A year after fatal riots, New Caledonia’s president promises to tackle the call for independence
A year after the riots that devastated Noumea and severely impacted New Caledonia’s economy and social fabric, the newly elected President Alcide Ponga encounters significant challenges. These include tackling deep political divisions regarding the region’s future and the contentious topic of independence from France. Ponga, an independent indigenous Kanak, was elected earlier this year. At […]
Much cagou about something: New Caledonia’s favourite bird thriving after conservation push | New Caledonia
IIn the early hours of the morning, a powerful cry echoes through the Farino rainforest in southern New Caledonia. What sounds like a dog’s bark is actually the cry of a kagu. With its grey plumage and distinctive crown, this shy bird is difficult to spot among the trees. This striking bird is an important […]