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Reframing the French Indo-Pacific: Wallis and Futuna: Of Monarchies, Catholicism… and Rugby – The Diplomat
Summary: The Diplomat examines Wallis and Futuna as a distinctive component of France’s Indo-Pacific strategy, highlighting its hybrid governance, traditional monarchy, and enduring Catholic influence. Key points: - Governance: Wallis and Futuna formalizes three customary kingdoms (Uvea, Alo, Sigave) within the French Republic, with a Territorial Council that includes kings, a préfet, and locally appointed members; representation also at the territorial and national level (de
2026-05-25Wallis and Futuna’s GDP – two estimates in 15 years (2005 and 2019) | Banque de France
Summary: - GDP estimates for Wallis and Futuna have only been produced twice (2005 and 2019) in the CEROM Fast Economic Accounts series. The 2019 estimate updates the earlier 2005 figure. - Methodology constraints: due to sparse administrative data (no corporate or income tax data), GDP relies on a Budget des Familles survey (household-focused) and measures including imputed rent and household monetary expenditure. The 2019 survey also quantified own-food production and hous
2026-05-25DOI Signing strengthens cooperation between Fiji and Wallis and Futuna - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Summary: - Fiji and Wallis and Futuna signed a Declaration of Intent (DOI) on Development Cooperation, marking a milestone in bilateral diplomacy and regional solidarity. - The DOI establishes a framework for cooperation across health, education and human resource development, trade and investment, agriculture, transport, climate and environment, culture, land and mineral resources, and tourism. - A Joint Working Group will be formed to implement the DOI, representing both te
2026-05-25Signature d'une déclaration d'intention avec Fidji : tournant diplomatique pour Wallis et Futuna
Wallis-et-Futuna et Fidji ont signé, le 13 novembre 2025, une déclaration d’intention visant à renforcer la coopération régionale dans le Pacifique, après plus de sept ans de discussions. Un groupe de travail bilatéral sera chargé de définir les domaines de collaboration et de passer à l’action, avec une prochaine réunion bilatérale prévue en décembre. L’accord est perçu comme un tournant diplomatique et s’inscrit dans une dynamique plus large de coopération régionale françai
2026-05-25Wallis and Futuna rejection of seabed mining work welcomed by Pacific NGOs | RNZ News
Wallis and Futuna’s traditional leaders have rejected any seabed mining work in their waters, a stance welcomed by regional NGOs. The decision, which blocks further seabed exploration, aligns with concerns raised by PIANGO about environmental risks and unclear direct financial benefits for resource owners. NGO leaders emphasize the importance of indigenous voices and caution that seabed mining could replicate terrestrial mining’s environmental degradation and lack of tangible
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