New Caledonia

France

New Caledonia independence leader urges 'resistance' to France

“Our main objective is for our country to obtain full sovereignty,” said a pro-independence party leader in the France-controlled Pacific archipelago.

26/05/2024

France

Return to calm is priority in riots-hit New Caledonia, Macron says

Paris has deployed around 3,000 gendarmes, police and other security forces to the archipelago since the violence began on 13 May.

23/05/2024

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Locals patrol streets amid persistent unrest

Residents in Nouméa, New Caledonia, took to patrolling their streets and clearing debris as sporadic violence persisted despite increased security measures.

22/05/2024

Europe News

Emmanuel Macron goes on Pacific mission to stop New Caledonia riots

The French overseas territory in the southwest Pacific Ocean has been rocked by clashes and looting for more than a week over a voting system reform proposed by Paris.

22/05/2024

France

French President Emmanuel Macron to visit violence-hit New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron plans to make a surprise trip to riot-hit New Caledonia, the French Pacific territory that has been gripped by days of deadly unrest and where indigenous people have long sought independence.

21/05/2024

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French security forces seek to retake control of New Caledonia highway

Reopening the Nouméa-La Tontouta airport for commercial flights could help stranded tourists leave the island amid France's state of emergency due to armed clashes and chaos.

20/05/2024

Europe News

How is Azerbaijan involved with France and New Caledonia?

France has accused Azerbaijan of meddling in its Pacific territory, New Caledonia, by supporting independence movements and spreading disinformation, amid broader geopolitical tensions.

19/05/2024

World News

Sixth fatality reported in New Caledonia violence

French security forces reported another death in armed clashes in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia on Saturday, the sixth fatality in nearly a week of violent unrest.

18/05/2024

World News

France accuses Azerbaijan of fomenting violence in New Caledonia

An outbreak of rioting in the Pacific territory has been met with a 1,000-strong reinforcement for local security services.

17/05/2024

Tech News

France's move to block TikTok in New Caledonia sparks backlash

Access to the social media platform in the French territory was blocked following the violent clashes this week that led to the death of five people.

17/05/2024

France

New Caledonia independence party suggests 'international mediation'

The question of the French Pacific region's constitutional future remains far from settled despite three referendums.

15/11/2023

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President Macron reaffirms French ownership of New Caledonia

President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France's ownership of New Caledonia on a landmark visit to the South Pacific island.

26/07/2023

France

Emmanuel Macron insists New Caledonia belongs to France out of choice

"New Caledonia is French because it has chosen to remain French," president told a 10,000-strong crowd

26/07/2023

French Polynesia

Earthquake sends New Caledonia residents scrambling to higher ground

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake some 300km off the coast of New Caledonia triggered a tsunami warning as local residents ran for safety.

19/05/2023

France

New Caledonia votes to remain French after pro-independence boycott

The South Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia voted to remain French in a referendum on Sunday.

11/12/2021

French Polynesia

New Caledonia: Pro-independence parties win majority in snap elections

Pro-independence support is on the rise on the island as is a surge in violence recently sparked by the proposed sale of a local nickel mine.

17/02/2021