'Full sovereignty and independence': New Caledonia’s FLNKS reject France’s Bougival project

The independence flag at the FLNKS press conference in Noumea. Photo: AFP / Delphine Mayeur New Caledonia's pro-independence front, the FLNKS, on Wednesday formally confirmed its "block rejection" of the French-fostered Bougival project, signed on...

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New Caledonia peace plan stumbles at the first hurdle

A new deal aiming to settle months of unrest in New Caledonia is foundering at the first hurdle. Last month in Paris, independence and loyalist leaders from the French Pacific territory along with President Emmanuel Macron struck the “Bougival...

New Caledonia claim bronze with dominant win over Solomon Islands

A commanding 6-0 first half from New Caledonia set the stage for a dominant display, sealing a 9-0 win over the Solomon Islands in the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2025 3rd Place Playoff. New Caledonia’s attacking talisman Kinë Hmaen produced a...

French bid to create 'State of New Caledonia' rejected by pro-independence bloc

Published on 13/08/2025 - 15:52 GMT+2 The main pro-independence coalition in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia has rejected a Paris-brokered deal to establish the Pacific archipelago as a new state. France last month announced a...

French effort to create fresh state of New Caledonia collapses

However, the agreement did not include provisions for a new referendum on New Caledonia’s independence — a breaking point for the FLNKS political bureau, despite its negotiator’s previous approval. Dominique Fochi, a member of the bureau, said in...

New Caledonia’s FLNKS rejects Bougeval Agreement

On August 13, New Caledonia’s Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) confirmed that it has rejected the Bougeval Agreement, signed in early July with the government and pro-independence representatives, Azernews reports, citing...

New Caledonia separatists reject Paris deal

Foreign THE political future of New Caledonia is again in question as separatists from the Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) have officially rejected a recent agreement signed with the French government on the territory’s new...

New Caledonia independence leaders reject Bougival accord, call for new deal

The Kanak Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS), New Caledonia's main pro-independence coalition, has confirmed it will not back the controversial Bougival agreement signed last month between the French state and non-independence leaders. At...

New Caledonia separatists reject agreement with France

New Caledonia independence supporters reject Boujival agreement, which does not include a referendum

On August 13, the Kanak Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) of New Caledonia confirmed that it has rejected the Bougainville Agreement signed with the government and pro-independence supporters in early July, APA reports, citing Le Monde....

Afternoon Update: states agree to close childcare ‘loophole’; Israeli minister calls protesters ‘useful idiots’; and New Caledonia’s vanishing heart

Good afternoon. All states and territories have agreed to introduce reforms by the end of the year to close a “loophole” that has allowed potential child abusers to work across jurisdictions, the federal attorney general has announced. After a...

Where Is New Caledonia? All About the French Territory Seeking Independence

The region is not a French state just yet. Among the French territories and destinations that attract countless people every year, little is popularly and widely known about the group of islands known as New Caledonia. Although it was assumed as...

Travel caution issued for New Caledonia amid ongoing political tensions, civil unrest

While New Zealand has lowered its travel advisory for New Caledonia, Australians planning to visit the French Pacific territory are being advised to be extra careful this week. The warning from the Australian government comes just six months after...

Smartraveller issues warning for Aussies travelling to New Caledonia amid civil unrest

Aussie travellers have been put on high alert when visiting New Caledonia. The “risk of civil disorder and violence” was released by Smartraveller on Wednesday, more than a year after a wave of violent unrest swept across the French overseas...

New Caledonia’s FLNKS to reject France’s Bougival project

The French-fostered Bougival project was signed on 12 July. Photo: AFP / Ludovic / Marin New Caledonia's pro-independence front, the FLNKS, is set to reject the French-fostered Bougival project, signed on 12 July, prompting its Minister for...

FLNKS formally rejects Bougival Accord for New Caledonia

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Sneaky rule on Italian road trip cost Aussie traveller hundreds

Though train travel is a popular way to explore Europe, renting a car to travel around the continent can take you to a lot of beautiful spots off the beaten path. But some travellers have been caught out by sneaky rules and hidden fees that have...

Tensions rise, travel alert for New Caledonia

PACIFIC foreign ministers gather in Suva, Fiji tomorrow (Thursday) for final talks ahead of a regional leaders meeting in Honiara next month. The ministers will consider the work undertaken on the implementation of the 2050 Strategy, the Review of...

Robb Recommends: Chanel’s Newest Men’s Fragrance Is a Celebration of Sandalwood

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Robb Report may receive an affiliate commission. Every time I pick up a bottle of Bleu de Chanel, or one of its flankers, I’m hit with a little touch of...