AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNew Caledonia Congress power shift: Pro-France Virginie Ruffenach was elected president of the Congress after a “governance” deal that gave the anti-independence bloc control with the decisive support of Oceanian Awakening, reshaping the territory’s political balance just days after pro-France wins in the Southern Province. Local Governance: Ruffenach’s coalition is framed as a recovery and reconstruction push after the May 2024 unrest, while the pro-independence camp now controls the assembly that sets key political and budget guidelines. Regional Security & Diplomacy: Vanuatu says it will pursue international legal options after talks with France over Matthew and Hunter islands stalled, with sovereignty still the sticking point. Transport & Economy: Aircalin’s first Airbus A350-900 has entered final assembly, targeting delivery in December and boosting Nouméa–Paris capacity and jobs. Sports (youth spotlight): Fiji opened with a 2-0 win over New Caledonia in the OFC U16 Men’s Championship in Port Moresby.
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