New Caledonia
France promises more help to New Caledonia's beleaguered nickel industry
The French government has agreed to dig into its coffers and help rescue New Caledonia's beleaguered nickel industry. But the aid is tied to a stringent reform "pact".
Rift widens between New Caledonia's pro-French and pro-independence parties
One of the main components of New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS umbrella, the Union Calédonienne (UC), says it now has suspended all discussions with two pro-French parties.
New Caledonia's nickel crisis prompts call for state of emergency
Analysis - New Caledonia's current nickel industry crisis has prompted several pro-French parties to call for a "state of economic urgency".
French Senate endorses delay for New Caledonia's provincial elections
The French Senate on Tuesday voted by a large majority (307 in favour and 34 against) the postponement of New Caledonia's crucial provincial elections later this year.
Political matters dominate French ministers' visit in New Caledonia
Gérald Darmanin has ended his two-day visit to New Caledonia saying his door remained open, but that a controversial Constitutional review scheduled in the next few months was still on track.
Hundreds of pro-independence protesters clash with police as French ministers visit Nouméa
The crowd - an estimated 2000 according to organisers, 500 according to police - had been called to voice their opposition to a French-planned constitutional amendment process.
What is the French Constitutional amendment concerning New Caledonia
Explainer - The draft Constitutional amendment has begun its legislative journey with a first step in the French Senate, where the proposed text is now scheduled to be debated in the Upper House.
Curfew imposed following 2 shot dead in village gunfight
A curfew has been imposed at the weekend in the village of Yaté after renewed land-related clashes between rival communities have left two dead and four seriously injured.
SMART multi-purpose cable: world first connecting New Caledonia, Vanuatu
A new kind of multi-purpose undersea cable, referred to as "SMART", is scheduled to connect New Caledonia (landing on Lifou Island, Loyalty Islands group) and Port Vila by 2026.
A first of its kind 'love-room' in the middle of rural New Caledonia
In the small community of Boulouparis (centre of New Caledonia's main island), a "special" hotel is generating curiosity, sometimes indignation on the social networks.
French minister to visit New Caledonia amidst nickel crisis
Analysis - Gérald Darmanin has confirmed he will visit New Caledonia on 20 February, as the French Pacific entity is facing pressing issues on economic and political levels. Audio
Mining giant to freeze, sell shares in New Caledonia’s Northern nickel mine
Glencore announced on Monday it has decided to put its Koniambo nickel mining operation in New Caledonia in "care and maintenance" status after accumulating huge losses over the past ten years.
New Caledonia's pro-France politicians welcome new Overseas "delegate" minister
Guévenoux, 47, regarded as close to French President Emmanuel Macron, as an MP for Macron's Renaissance party, is a member of the Law Commission within the French National Assembly.