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New Caledonian pro-independence activist issues dire warning to France
A pro-independence activist in New Caledonia is warning France to immediately halt planned constitution amendments or face "war". Audio
French Parliament debates polarise tensions in New Caledonia
Analysis - Debates in the French Parliament in Paris this week have once again polarised tensions back in New Caledonia.
Backes threatens to quit if France fails to open New Caledonia's electoral rolls
The president of New Caledonia's Southern Province Sonia Backes says she will quit her position in the French government if it fails to open up New Caledonia's electoral rolls.
French representatives to visit New Caledonia in September
The President of the New Caledonian Congress Roch Wamytan says a visit with French representatives will take place on September 12.
Roch Wamytan re-elected President of the Congress of New Caledonia
Pro-independence leader Roch Wamytan has been re-elected President of the Congress of New Caledonia.
France must give a date for New Caledonia's sovereignty - Caledonian Union
A strategy meeting of the pro-independence Caledonian Union has been told that France must give a firm and irreversible date for New Caledonia's sovereignty.
New Caledonia FLNKS member meets UN decolonisation committee
A New Caledonian delegate has told the UN decolonisation committee that last year's referendum on independence from France has led the territory into a political and institutional impasse.
Two pro-independence parties in New Caledonia vow to continue fight
Two parties of New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS movement have restated their intention to attain the territory's decolonisation from France after last December's referendum in which a majority…
France lends New Caledonia money to balance its budget
The French government has given New Caledonia a further $US200 million loan to help it balance its budget.
Covid-19: Health emergency declared in New Caledonia
France has declared a health emergency in New Caledonia because of the sharp resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Philippe's departure regretted by New Caledonia leaders
New Caledonian politicians have expressed regret at the departure of the French prime minister Edouard Philippe who quit after poor results of the ruling party in the municipal elections.