New Caledonia

New Caledonia held local elections to shape its political future and relationship with France. The article highlights the significance of decolonization and demographics in determining the French Pacific territory’s path.

New Caledonia holds crucial elections with independence from France as the central issue. The vote follows two years of political tension after a 2024 election postponement caused by unrest over expanded voting rights for non-Indigenous residents.

Voting in New Caledonia's provincial elections closed with a 54.42% turnout, marking the first such polls since 2019. The results will influence negotiations with France over the territory's status, with independence as a central issue.

New Caledonia is holding its first provincial elections since 2019 with heightened security. The vote, originally scheduled for 2024, was delayed due to violent unrest.

Polls opened in New Caledonia’s first provincial elections since 2019. About 2,500 police officers were deployed to secure and monitor polling stations, as reported by the New Zealand public broadcaster.

New Caledonia held its first provincial elections since 2019 after the vote was delayed due to stalled negotiations over the territory’s political future. The election aims to determine the balance of power ahead of renewed discussions with France regarding New Caledonia’s status, with independence as a central issue.

France and Vanuatu are engaged in a border dispute over Matthew Island in the South Pacific, reigniting colonial tensions. The island is located south of Vanuatu and east of New Caledonia, a French territory.