Economic interests lie at the heart of the debate. Opponents of independence argue that New Caledonia, aided by French subsidies, has a higher standard of living than say, neighboring Vanuatu.

who have long sought independence. Two of France’s most senior ministers visited New Caledonia recently as discussions around the nation's political relationship with France continue.

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 ...

A congress held by New Caledonia's pro-independence front ended on Sunday with declarations to lead the French Pacific ...

Most of New Caledonia's Pacific neighbours gained independence from colonial powers in the 1970s and '80s. So why is France holding onto the territory? More than 150 years after it took over New ...

NICE, France--A pro-independence leader in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia was transferred to a jail in mainland France to await trial on charges relating to two weeks of unrest in ...

Kanaky in flames: Five takeaways from the New Caledonia independence riots Respected journalist, author and solidarity activist David Robie writes that while Paris reacts with a heavy-handed security ...

After months of violence, New Caledonia independence groups will turn to the PIF in hopes of buoying their case for self-determination from France. The recent uprising in the French territory ...

New Caledonia's government portfolios and their respective ministers were finally announced on Tuesday, 13 days after its President, Alcide Ponga, was elected by the French Pacific territory's ...

Ronald Frère, a founding member of one of the pro-independence parties, called it a “colonial pact to regain control of New Caledonia’s resources.” Six people have been killed and hundreds ...

The main provincial road linking New Caledonia's capital, Nouméa, to the south of the main island will be fully reopened to ...