New Caledonia
New Caledonia isolates Covid-19 positive French soldier
A French soldier in New Caledonia has tested positive for Covid-19 case, bringing its tally to 29.
Vale sale plan again mobilises New Caledonia Kanaks
There has been another small rally in New Caledonia against the planned sale of the Vale nickel plant to a consortium led by a Swiss-based commodity trader, Trafigura.
New Caledonia residents flee Mare unrest
Dozens of people in New Caledonia are on the move because of unrest on Mare over the appointment of a new Protestant pastor.
Unrest in New Caledonia over choice of clergy
Riot police in New Caledonia have been deployed to Mare after clashes over the appointment of a new Protestant pastor.
New Caledonia court again defers Temaru case
The court case in New Caledonia brought by French Polynesia's pro-independence leader Oscar Temaru against the French prosecutor has been deferred again.
News in French for 4 November 2020
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Population growth slows in New Caledonia
New figures show New Caledonia's population growth has slowed as more immigrants again leave the territory.
Lecornu doubts New Caledonia's future as democracy
The French overseas minister has wrapped up his New Caledonia visit with a warning that relations could be downgraded if the territory chooses independence and ceases to be a democracy.
Santa assumes Rassemblement presidency in New Caledonia
New Caledonia's oldest anti-independence party has confirmed Thierry Santa as its new party president, succeeding Pierre Frogier.
New Caledonia registers a Covid-19 case in quarantine
New Caledonia has registered another Covid-19 case in its quarantine facilities, bringing its tally to 28.
Kanak groups push to take over Vale's New Caledonia nickel assets
A rally has been held in New Caledonia to demonstrate against the planned sale of the Vale nickel plant.
French minister holds talks in New Caledonia retreat
The French overseas minister has held talks with ten New Caledonian politicians at a retreat to promote dialogue between rival camps, with hopes for a new accord.
Lecornu stays on in Noumea amid New Caledonia tension
The French overseas minister Sebastien Lecornu is extending his official visit to New Caledonia.
Further bid to avoid another New Caledonia independence referendum
A senior New Caledonian politician has challenged the plan by the pro-independence FLNKS to seek a third referendum on independence from France.
News in French for 28 October 2020
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Vale sale plan triggers more protests in New Caledonia
A rally has been called in New Caledonia to demonstrate against the planned sale of the Vale nickel plant to foreign investors.