New Caledonia
President of New Caledonia's Southern Province expects France to rescue SLN
The president of New Caledonia's Southern Province Sonia Backes says she expects the French government to come to the rescue of the SLN nickel company to stave off insolvency.
Retrial of New Caledonian provincial president ordered
France's highest court has ordered a retrial of the president of New Caledonia's Northern Province, Paul Neaoutyine, who had been convicted for favouritism.
Caledonian Union rejects criticism by the New Caledonia Committee of Elders
The pro-independence Caledonian Union has rejected criticism by the New Caledonia Committee of Elders, which condemned the party leader for his address at the recent congress.
Pro-independence camp insistent on 2025 date for sovereignty
The pro-independence camp in New Caledonia has reiterated that the territory's full sovereignty must be achieved by 2025.
Noumea surgeon jailed for golf course killing released on health grounds
A senior surgeon in New Caledonia, jailed for 20 years for homicide this year, has been released from prison because of health problems.
France's New Caledonia plans constrained by pro-independence camp
The French government has ruled out organising a referendum on a new statute for New Caledonia next year.
Top-level dialogue to resume in New Caledonia
New Caledonia's pro-independence Palika party says it is prepared to meet the French ministers due in Noumea this month to follow up on the aftermath of the 1998 Noumea Accord.
News in French for 3 November 2022
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