Wallis And Futuna
News in French for 10 October 2017
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Wallis judicial system being shored up
Magistrates have been flown from New Caledonia to Wallis and Futuna after it was established that the territory's prosecutor had no legal standing.
Wallis prosecutor appointed illegally
The judicial system on Wallis and Futuna has been thrown into disarray over an administrative oversight.
French Pacific territories moot summit
A proposal has been made for the three French territories in the Pacific to modernise their relationship and hold a summit to that end.
News in French for 26 September 2017
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News in French for 19 September 2017
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Wallis wants all renewable energy by 2050
The French Pacific territory of Wallis and Futuna wants to increase the production of renewable energy to reach 100 percent by 2050.
Fresh warning about Pacific coral bleaching
French researchers studying Pacific coral reefs have warned that limits proposed in the Paris Agreement won't be enough to save them.
Polynesia Leaders Group now biggest within Forum
Samoa's Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi says the entry of Wallis and Futuna in the Polynesian Leaders Group makes it the largest sub-group in the Pacific Islands Forum.
News in French for 5 September 2017
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Wallis and Futuna join Polynesia Leaders Group
Wallis and Futuna has been welcomed as the newest member of the Polynesian Leaders Group.
News in French for 29 August 2017
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News in French for 22 August 2017
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Forest on Wallis depleted by a third
A survey has found that the French Pacific island of Wallis has lost about a third of its forests in the past decade.
Wallis and Futuna shops absorb sugar tax hike
Reports from Wallis and Futuna say shops have absorbed tax hikes for sugary drinks.
Wallis petition challenges Polutele
An electoral petition has been lodged against the winner of Wallis and Futuna's only seat in the French National Assembly.
Polutele retains Wallis seat in Paris
In Wallis and Futuna, Napole Polutele has been re-elected to the French National Assembly.
Wallis and Futuna broadcasts disturbed
The public broadcaster in Wallis and Futuna says its output is being hampered by a blockade of its premises.
Alerts lifted as Cyclone Ella leaves Futuna
Alerts have been lifted in the French Pacific island of Futuna, as Cyclone Ella slowly moves away from the territory.
Three seats challenged after Wallis election
Three petitions have been lodged in Wallis and Futuna, challenging the result of last month's territorial election.