New Caledonia
Macron suggests new options for New Caledonia's future status
As part of a range of possible options, the French president reportedly put on the table an "associated State" status for the French territory, with a "strong link with France".
Macron, top leaders open New Caledonia's summit in Paris
A delegation from political leaders as well as representatives from New Caledonia's economic and civil society have converged to Paris over the past few days.
Record 2.5 tonnes of cocaine seized off New Caledonia
The drugs were found in the Panama-flagged vessel named SM Dante, which had left Peru in May and was headed to Australia.
Tjibaou: 'We want to resolve this now'
Emmanuel Tjibaou is a central figure in efforts to bridge the ongoing gap between the independence movement and conservative parties that want to remain within the French Republic.
Macron invites all New Caledonia stakeholders for Paris talks
The confirmation came on Thursday in the form of a letter sent individually to an undisclosed list of recipients.
Téin released after appeal fails
A Court of Appeal in Paris on Thursday ruled for the release of Kanak pro-independence leader Christian Téin from custody, almost one year after his arrest in New Caledonia.
Macron talks New Caledonia at Pacific-France summit
Macron dedicated a significant part of his address to the situation in New Caledonia.
Téin release postponed after appeal
A Parisian appellate court has delayed the release of New Caledonia's Kanak pro-independence leader, Christian Téin, from custody following an appeal by prosecutors.
Former Congress staffer allowed to return to New Caledonia
One of seven people transferred to mainland France almost a year ago, following the May 2024 riots in New Caledonia, has been allowed to return home.
French politicians in New Caledonia this week, its future still at stalemate
The latest round of discussions, earlier this month, ended in a stalemate.
Questions remain over voting eligibity in New Caledonia
With provincial elections in New Caledonia set down for November, the question of who will be eligible to vote is again entering the debating chamber. Audio