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France pushes for renewed New Caledonian election against howls of political protest
New Caledonia's deferred provincial elections may come with new conditions which...
Andrew Mathieson 15 May 2026
Calls for Paris to deliver democratic process for New Caledonian independence
There are strong calls for cultural solidarity echoing across New Caledonia over...
Andrew Mathieson 1 May 2026
Vanuatu's connection to Melanesian neighbours a vital boost to economy
Trade is set to be strengthened between Melanesian neighbours following the intr...
Andrew Mathieson 20 Mar 2026
French senate votes in favour of New Caledonia independence despite Kanaky opposition
The French senate endorsed a constitutional amendment in Paris on Wednesday rega...
Andrew Mathieson 27 Feb 2026
United Nations renews campaign to end global colonialism
The United Nations Secretary-General has warned the enduring legacy of coloniali...
Andrew Mathieson 20 Feb 2026
Pro-independence Kanaky party absent at signing of New Caledonia agreement

The central voice behind New Caledonia's Indigenous Kanaky pro-independence movement, which continues to call for full, sovereign independence from France, was denied an eleventh-hour request to atten...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jan 21, 2026
Kanak national liberation front calls for unity, voter registration drive on path to independence

New Caledonia independence alliance, the Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front, has announced the resolutions adopted at its recent Extraordinary Congress, held in Nimbayes.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Dec 18, 2025
Melanesian mission report exposes injustice towards Kanaky people in New Caledonia

A new report has exposed continuing injustices for Kanaky people living under French administrators in New Caledonia, which is undermining the Indigenous population's right to self-determination and m...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Nov 10, 2025
French senate postpones New Caledonia's quest towards independence

The French parliament has rushed through an immediate timeline for the independence of New Caledonia. Paris' senate pushed through controversial legislation to postpone the date of upcoming New Caledo...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Oct 31, 2025
French court permits Kanaky pro-independence leader's return to New Caledonia

A Paris court has eased the pre-trial conditions for New Caledonian pro-independence figures, including that of ethno-Kanaky strongman Christian Téin, with the men permitted to return to the is...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Oct 3, 2025
Kanaky Indigenous alliance reject latest French deal for limited independence of New Caledonia

An in-principle agreement for New Caledonia to form independence from France appears to be in tatters. New Caledonia's-majority pro-independence coalition is rejecting the Bougival agreement – t...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Aug 14, 2025
Fiji human rights organisation challenges Prime Minister over unfinished decolonisation business

An independent Fijian community movement has called on Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to "uphold justice, stability and security" for Kanaky New Caledonians and the West Papua region.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jul 10, 2025
Kanaky congress staffer imprisoned in France allowed to return to New Caledonia

An investigating judge has modified the judicial supervision of Kanak independence activist Frédérique Muliava, who was being prosecuted for an alleged leading role in the 2024 New Caled...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jun 5, 2025
Finger pointed at French overseas minister following breakdown of New Caledonian talks

A breakdown in talks to forge a new political agreement between Noumea and Paris has caused the conservative anti-independence parties in New Caledonia to collectively denounce visiting French Ministe...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 12, 2025
Indigenous Kanaks support new New Caledonia law that imposes long-term bans on seabed mining

New Caledonia has imposed a 50-year ban on deep-sea mining across its entire maritime zone in a rare and sweeping move that places the French Pacific territory among the most restricted exploration ar...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 12, 2025
New Caledonia in talks with French government over steps towards independence

New Caledonia's political leaders – both pro and anti-independence groups – are set to sit down with representatives of the French government in Noumea on Monday in what will be the first...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Apr 28, 2025
New Caledonia's road to World Cup qualification tougher following Oceania final loss

New Caledonia will be holding onto hope they can pull off a couple of upsets on the world stage over the next 12 months to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Mar 25, 2025
New Caledonia a win away from World Cup slot

Football minnows New Caledonia are one win away from a fairytale FIFA World Cup appearance after defeating Tahiti 3-0 in a crunch qualifier in Wellington.

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