The path to independence in this autonomous region, a collection of islands and atolls home to 300,000 people, remains strewn with political roadblocks and practical hurdles. Bougainville’s ...

In Bougainville, an autonomous region that's long sought complete independence from Papau New Guinea, reigns King David Peii II—at least in his own head. The alleged royal's real name is Noah Musingku ...

Approval by the government is yet to be granted, but it’s thought independence could be achieved by the end of 2027, ...

Bougainville and PNG have yet to reach terms on how to table the results of a historic referendum on independence in which 97 ...

In 2024, Toroama told BenarNews he would be seeking observer status at the subregional MSG – grouping PNG, Fiji, Solomon ...

Yet the world could be set to welcome a new country in as little as two years, as a small island has held a referendum, resulting in an almost 100% vote in favour of independence. Bougainville ...

President Ishmael Toroama has appealed to Prime Minister James Marape "to take ownership and endorse" Bougainville's ...

Leaders from Bougainville and Papua New Guinea are currently in Port Moresby for discussions on Bougainville independence.

PRIME Minister James Marape bluntly told leaders that Bougainville is not yet ready for political independence, emphasising the importance of economic independence and sustainability.

The Bougainville Independence Leaders Consultation Forum has passed key resolutions and recommended 1 September 2027 as the date for Bougainville's independence. This recommendation comes ahead of ...

During the Joint Moderation Consultations Meeting today, Prime Minister Marape raised concerns about unaccounted-for weapons in Bougainville, urging both the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) ...