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Paul Prouse 11/08/2026 Paul Prouse 11/08/2026 New Caledonia: New pro-France political leadership prioritises economic situation rather than political future Read More
Paul Prouse 30/06/2026 Paul Prouse 30/06/2026 New Caledonia: No decisive victory for pro-France or independence parties following provincial elections Read More
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Paul Prouse 21/04/2026 Paul Prouse 21/04/2026 New Caledonia: Progress on political future unlikely until after provincial elections to be held before 28 June Read More
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