New Caledonia Holds Provincial Elections Amid Independence Debate
France 241 min read77 words
Voting in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia closed on Sunday, with a turnout of 54.42 per cent, as citizens participated in the archipelago's first provincial elections since 2019. The results of the election, initially planned for 2024, will determine the balance of power in New Caledonia ahead of fresh negotiations with France on the territory's status, with independence remaining the defining political issue. Political scientist and post-colonial activist, Françoise Vergès, joins us for further insights.
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