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Analysis - A prominent pro-France leader in New Caledonia, Sonia Backès, has resigned from the French government after a resounding defeat at France's Senatorial elections four days ago.

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…

In a major electoral upset, Kanak independence politician Robert Xowie has won one of New Caledonia's two seats in the French Senate in Paris.

Kanak independence politician Robert Xowie has won one of New Caledonia’s two seats in the French Senate in Paris.

Ex-president no longer head of party; plans unveiled for dealing with covid in Tuvalu; and families forced out of area in French Polynesia

Ex-president no longer head of party; plans unveiled for dealing with covid in Tuvalu; and families forced out of area in French Polynesia

A New Caledonian anti-independence candidate has withdrawn from the race for a seat in the French National Assembly just hours before nominations closed.

New Caledonia politicians in Paris for talks on crucial independence referendum Issued on: Posters outside voting stations at last referendum, October 2020 Theo Rouby / AFP 4 min MPs and politicians from the French pacific territory of New Caledonia are in Paris for a week of talks on the timing and framing of a third and binding referendum on independence from France. Advertising Read more Voters rejected the opti...

Anti-independence politicians in New Caledonia say the three provincial governments should be given more power in a new arrangement under French control as another independence referendum is due. The idea, raised in the French Senate by Pierre Frogier, has been echoed by Sonia Backes, who is the president of the economically dominant Southern Province. Pierre Frogier Photo: AFP Mr Frogier said a new arrangement had to be found because neither the pro- nor the anti-independence side will accept...