Tag: France
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France Delays New Caledonia Referendum to Pursue Dialogue Under Bougival Accord
Overview: A Delayed Path to a Referendum France announced on [date] that the planned 2026 referendum on New Caledonia’s political future will be postponed. The decision underscores a renewed emphasis on dialogue and negotiation as the Bougival Accord framework seeks to chart a careful path toward resolving longstanding questions about the territory’s status. What is…
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France delays New Caledonia referendum, citing need for more dialogue under Bougival Accord
France postpones New Caledonia referendum as talks continue France has announced a postponement of the planned 2026 referendum on New Caledonia’s political future, saying that a fresh round of dialogue under the Bougival Accord is necessary. The decision marks a cautious pivot in the timeline of the territory’s long-running decolonization process, emphasizing the need for…
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France delays New Caledonia referendum under Bougival Accord
France postpones the 2026 New Caledonia referendum, citing the need for deeper dialogue The French government has announced a postponement of the previously scheduled 2026 referendum on New Caledonia’s political future. The decision, described as a move to allow for more constructive dialogue, was framed within the Bougival Accord, the framework intended to guide negotiations…
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French Court Sentences Ex-DR Congo Rebel and Politician to 30 Years in Jail
Introduction: A landmark ruling in a long-running case A French court has handed down a 30-year jail term to a former rebel leader and politician hailing from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The ruling marks a significant moment in the pursuit of accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the early 2000s…
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France jails ex-DR Congo rebel and politician for 30 years
French court delivers 30-year sentence for DR Congo crimes A French court has sentenced a former rebel leader and politician from the Democratic Republic of Congo to 30 years in prison, marking a high-profile conviction for crimes committed during a notorious anti-ethnic campaign in the early 2000s. The ruling underscores France’s evolving role in pursuing…
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Crossing Cultures and Generations: Camping Asia 2025 Shapes the Future of Art Education
Introduction: A bold cross-cultural experiment From November 10 to 21, 2025, Taipei hosted Camping Asia, a collaborative initiative that blends the strengths of the Taipei Performing Arts Center, France’s Centre National de la Danse (CND), and the luxury house CHANEL. This unique program builds on a long-standing tradition of international exchange, inviting artists, students, and…
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Ireland Moves to Negotiate with France for First Primary Military Radar
Government Sets the Stage for Negotiations with France The government has cleared the path to begin negotiations with France over a proposal to supply Ireland’s first primary military radar. The decision, confirmed by the Minister for Defence, is a significant step in modernizing the country’s defensive capabilities. Officials say talks will focus on the technical…



