Tag: New Caledonia Congress
Pro-France Virginie Ruffenach elected New Caledonia Congress president
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific
Pro-France Virginie Ruffenach has been elected as the new New Caledonia Congress President (Speaker) under a "governance" coalition struck...
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...
Violent clashes in New Caledonia as tensions rise over nickel pact
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk
Fresh clashes in New Caledonia have erupted in the suburbs of Nouméa between security forces and...
New Caledonia’s Backès resigns from French govt after losing Senate vote
ANALYSIS: By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ French Pacific correspondent
A prominent pro-France leader in New Caledonia, Sonia Backès, has resigned from the French government after a...
Pro-independence groups want Kanak flag for New Caledonia’s official flag
RNZ Pacific
Pro-independence groups in New Caledonia have proposed the Kanak flag as an official flag for the territory.
At the moment, the Kanak flag and...
