New Caledonia
New Caledonia blockade lifted, activists to speak with fuel company top brass
A blockade of two fuel depots in New Caledonia has been lifted after the protestors were assured, they could meet the heads of the fuel companies.
Group claims blockade hitting New Caledonia fuel depots
A campaign group says trucks are unable to leave two fuel depots in New Caledonia due to its blockade protesting against the high cost of living.
News in French for 26 May 2022
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Protests against high cost of living in New Caledonia cut back
A New Caledonian movement against the high cost of living has decided to downscale its protests planned for today but will continue to pressure the government to act.
New Caledonia's Frogier pulls out of French National Assembly race
A New Caledonian anti-independence candidate has withdrawn from the race for a seat in the French National Assembly just hours before nominations closed.
Macron appoints new overseas minister
A new French overseas minister has been appointed by President Emmanuel Macron in the second stage of his government reshuffle
News in French for 19 May 2022
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
New Caledonia's separatist parties pick candidates for elections
The pro-independence coalition parties of New Caledonia have selected their candidates for the French Legislative elections being held in June.
France warned against 'recolonising' New Caledonia
A pro-independence delegate has told the United Nations the Kanak people won't accept France's attempt to recolonise New Caledonia.
Gomes vows to appeal New Caledonia conviction
A top New Caledonian politician Philippe Gomes says the guilty verdict against him in last week's court case is unacceptable.
Gomes concerned about China's advance in Melanesia
New Caledonia's outgoing member of the French National Assembly has expressed concern about China's position in the Pacific, saying Beijing has already colonised Vanuatu.