Tag: France in the Pacific
French ambassador’s social media diplomacy lands poorly in Vanuatu
By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific senior journalist
Vanuatu's government has urged the French ambassador in Port Vila to use established diplomatic channels rather than social...
New Caledonia provincial elections set for June but voter roll changes...
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk
New Caledonia's crucial provincial elections will be held next month on Sunday, June 28, French Prime...
New Caledonia suspends trade cooperation with Vanuatu in row over FLNKS...
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk
New Caledonia's government says it has suspended all trade cooperation with Vanuatu after the Vanuatu government...
Nuclear – now climate change: New book on how great powers...
Updated research has shown up lingering headaches over the impacts of decades-long nuclear testing in the Pacific islands and interventions of outside powers, amid...
Decoding PNG leader Marape’s talks with French President Macron
ANALYSIS: By Scott Waide, RNZ Pacific PNG correspondent
The recent series of high-level agreements between Papua New Guinea and France marks a significant development in...
Leaked ‘working paper’ on New Caledonia’s political future sparks new concerns
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk
A leaked "working paper" on New Caledonia's future political status is causing concern on the local...
France’s Minister Valls faces tough talks in New Caledonia over future
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk
As French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls lands in New Caledonia tomorrow to pursue talks on...
Kanak pro-independence leader Christian Téin to remain in mainland French jail
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk
Pro-independence Kanak leader Christian Téin will remain in a mainland French jail for the time being,...
Māohi Nui campaigner tackles French nuclear test legacy – cancer and...
By Te Aniwaniwa Paterson of Te Ao Māori News
Over 30 years the French government tested 193 nuclear weapons in Māohi Nui and today...























