A colonial history
4 September 1774: New Caledonia “discovered” by Captain Cook. 24 September 1853: Rear-Admiral Fébvrier-Despointes takes possession of the island on (...)
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4 September 1774: New Caledonia “discovered” by Captain Cook. 24 September 1853: Rear-Admiral Fébvrier-Despointes takes possession of the island on (...)
Analysis - Macron departed after a whirlwind day of political meetings, but left behind 3000 security personnel and some members of his entourage.
The frustration that erupted into deadly violence in the French territory last week has been building for years
The frustration that erupted into deadly violence in the French territory last week has been building for years
The government of France has deployed troops to New Caledonia amid continuing civil unrest in the French South Pacific territory.