Much closer to Australia than Europe, New Caledonia is 10,500 miles from the French mainland but remains both part of France and a strategic outpost in an increasingly contested region.

Talks on the political and economic future of New Caledonia are being held in Noumea and Paris. The talks, convened by French ...

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with the press upon arrival at Noumea ñ La Tontouta International airport, in Noumea, New Caledonia, May 23, 2024. (Pool Photo via AP) ...

A round-up of news in brief from French Pacific territories, including over 10,000 people leaving New Caledonia in 2024 Over ...

Hailing from the Le Rassemblement party – which is affiliated to the French conservative party, Les Republicains – his political family is in favour of keeping New Caledonia within France. “ ...

French Prime minister François Bayrou has told the French Parliament he wants political talks for New Caledonia to resume this month. In his maiden speech of general policy announcing his ...

Following the collapse of New Caledonia’s government on Christmas Eve, the French Pacific colony’s cabinet has installed an anti-independence loyalist as its new president. Alcide Ponga ...

After unrest in New Caledonia last year, returning visitors “will find the same natural beauty they’ve always loved, but also ...

Alcide Ponga (centre) was voted in as New Caledonia's new president on 8 January. The French Pacific territory of New Caledonia has named French loyalist Alcide Ponga as its new head of government ...

The French Pacific territory of New Caledonia has named French loyalist Alcide Ponga as its new head of government, as the archipelago attempts to recover from months of violent unrest that has left ...

Unrest in New Caledonia, home to vast nickel reserves, risks derailing France’s efforts to restore its influence as a global power and fend off competition from China. Photo: Delphine Mayeur/AFP ...