New Caledonia
New Caledonia's Wamytan set to be re-elected
The president of New Caledonia's Congress Roch Wamytan is set to be re-elected for another one-year term after the party holding the balance of power said it would again vote for him next week.
News in French for 25 August 2022
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News in French for 18 August 2022
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Ongoing union strikes disrupt more domestic flights in New Caledonia
Domestic flights have been cancelled again in New Caledonia as a conflict between Air Caledonie and the workers' union continues.
New Caledonia province begins monkeypox vaccination campaign
New Caledonia's southern region has started a vaccination campaign against monkeypox.
Protesters demand action on domestic violence after woman is killed
About 100 people have marched in New Caledonia to protest against what they see as government inaction to curb violence against women.
New Caledonia referendum challenged in Euro court
The holding of New Caledonia's referendum on independence from France is being challenged in the European Court of Human Rights.
New docking quay will boost French military surveillance in Pacific
France is to increase its military surveillance in the Pacific by building a new docking quay at the Chaleix naval base in Noumea, New Caledonia.
News in French for 4 August 2022
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