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Curfew imposed in New Caledonia after violent protests against constitutional reform

The local government in New Caledonia has called for calm after violence broke out during protests to changes to the constitution being debated in the French National Assembly, which are denounced by supporters of independence for the overseas territory in the Pacific.

Radio France Internationale

New Caledonia Counts The Cost Of Overnight Riots

People in New Caledonia's main city Noumea assessed the damage Tuesday after a night of rioting in the French Pacific territory that saw vehicles and shops torched, and shots fired at security forces.

International Business Times

New Caledonia: Security forces deployed, curfew imposed amid Noumea unrest

Buildings and cars torched after protest against constitutional amendments descended into unrest

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New Caledonia imposes curfew after day of violent protests against constitutional change

Car dealerships have been set on fire and supermarkets looted in Pacific French territory as protests against changes to voter eligibility spread

The Guardian - AU

New Caledonia Announces Curfew After Riots Over Voting Reforms

New Caledonia announced a night-time curfew Tuesday and a ban on public gatherings after protests against proposed voting reforms in the French Pacific territory erupted into overnight riots, with vehicles torched and shops looted.

International Business Times

Pro- and anti-independence demos in New Caledonia split French island group

Around 40,000 demonstrators, half of them loyal to France, the other half pro-independence protesters, took to the streets in Nouméa on Saturday. The protest took aim at a planned expansion of the electoral list ahead of provincial elections later this year in New Caledonia, a French overseas territory in the…

Radio France Internationale

New Caledonia elections to be delayed, ahead of crucial constitutional reforms

France's national assembly has voted on postponing provincial elections in New Caledonia that are a prerequisite for constitutional reforms that are supposed to review the electoral system in the French overseas territory.

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New Zealand lobbied French on Solomon Islands-China pact, cables show

New Zealand officials hoped French Polynesia and New Caledonia would respond to security pact, documents show.

Al Jazeera

French mission to New Caledonia unable to solve historic problems

France sent a high-level delegation to its overseas territory of New Caledonia this week with the aim of negotiating ongoing demands for autonomy, easing economic woes and revamping the penitentiary system. But the visit was met with violence as pro-independence protesters clashed with police.

Radio France Internationale

Three Reasons Why 'The Manny' is One of the Most Watched Shows on Netflix Right Now

From Mexico to New Caledonia, The romcom starring Mexican stars Sandra Echeverría and Iván Amozurrutia is in Netflix's Top 10 in over 30 countries

Latin Times

New Caledonia court bans culling of sharks after backlash

Series of shark encounters in French overseas territory located in South Pacific Ocean resulted officials to consider culling

The Independent UK

New Caledonia court bans shark culls amid environmental backlash

Authorities had begun hunting sharks after a series of attacks in 2023 and say they will appeal the decision

The Guardian - AU

Court orders New Caledonia to stop 'disproportionate' hunting of sharks

A court in New Caledonia on Thursday ordered the authorities to stop hunting sharks, saying multiple culls were a "disproportionate" response to any danger to swimmers.

Radio France Internationale

Shark Net Protects Swimmers In French Pacific Territory

Beach lovers were able to take a dip in New Caledonia's capital Noumea for the first time in months Wednesday, after the French Pacific territory installed a controversial net to keep sharks out.

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France 'open to resettle' South Pacific islanders threatened by rising sea levels

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna has said she is open to any resettlement request from tiny South Pacific nations threatened by rising sea levels, similar to Australia’s recent agreement with Tuvalu.

Radio France Internationale

France seeks deal to salvage New Caledonia's nickel sector

France is seeking an agreement by the end of January to save New Caledonia's nickel industry, which has been hobbled by political tensions and high energy costs.

The Independent UK

England head to Indonesia inspired by Under-17 World Cup winner Phil Foden

England face New Caledonia in Jakarta in their World Cup opener on Saturday.

Radio France Internationale

October deadline approaches on the future status of New Caledonia

In the French overseas territory of New Caledonia, pro- and anti-independence residents have until mid-October to amend a draft legislation on the archepelago's future status. The proposals were presented by the French government to two delegations from New Caledonia at the beginning of September. RFI English takes a look at…

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Court suspends controversial shark cull in New Caledonia

A court in the French Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia has suspended a shark cull, saying there was insufficient information about their numbers or the environmental impact of a hunt.

Radio France Internationale

Controversial shark cull makes waves in New Caledonia after deadly attacks

After killing seven people over the past five years, sharks are enemy number one in the French Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia where the authorities have declared open season on the species in the hope of making beaches safe again.

Radio France Internationale

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne to restart stalled New Caledonia talks

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne will meet Wednesday with a group of New Caledonians in a bid to restart discussions on the institutional future of the Pacific archipelago.

The Guardian - AU

Outcry in New Caledonia over shark culls and net plans despite attacks

Shark control measures provoke backlash while swimming remains mostly banned at Nouméa beaches after fatal attack

Radio France Internationale

Could nickel reserves be the key to independence for New Caledonia?

The South Pacific French territory of New Caledonia is a major producer of nickel, a metal that is increasingly in demand around the world to make electric car batteries. The precious resource is at the heart of a political and economic tug of war between indigenous, pro-independence groups and the…

Radio France Internationale

Macron tells New Caledonia separatists to accept pro-France votes

President Emmanuel Macron warned Wednesday that separatism could lead to violence in the Pacific territory of New Caledonia, as he urged the pro-independence camp to accept a string of votes to stay part of France.

Radio France Internationale

Macron urges New Caledonia to build future after independence vote

President Emmanuel Macron urged "compatriots" in New Caledonia to forge a common future Tuesday during a landmark visit, more than a year after the overseas territory's disputed vote to remain part of France.

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