Bougainville
Leading Bougainville MP, actor, film-maker has died
A leading Bougainville actor and film-maker, Albert Toro, has died.
PNG govt urged not to derail Bougainville referendum mandate
Papua New Guinea's government has been warned not to deviate from the mandate of Bougainville's independence referendum. Audio
PNG govt urged not to derail Bougainville referendum mandate
A Bougainville leader has warned the Papua New Guinea government not to derail the clear mandate of Bougainvilleans voting for independence. Audio
Bougainville referendum voter turnout record high for PNG
The Bougainville Referendum Commission has released the final enrolment and voter turnout figures from the autonomous Papua New Guinea region's independence referendum.
Former Bougainville militant eyes chance for mining to build nation
A former senior leader in the Bougainville Revolutionary Army says if done right, mining can help a new Melanesian nation build an economy. Audio
Geologist killed in North Bougainville - govt
A geologist has been killed in Bougainville by what the autonomous PNG region's president describes as a group of "criminal thugs".
Marape seeks 'win-win' scenario after Bougainville referendum
Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape has made a special address to Bouainville following the autonomous region's overwhelming vote for independence in an historic independence referendum… Audio
Commonwealth observers praise Bougainville referendum
The Bougainville independence referendum was credible, transparent and inclusive, according to the Commonwealth Observer Group.
More women urged to enter Bougainville politics
Increasing women's participation in politics is the main goal following Bougainvilles' resounding vote for independence, says a campaigner for women's rights.
PNG's Marape conveys hope for unity with Bougainville
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has left Bougainvilleans with a message of hope for continued unity.
Writs from Bougainville referendum returned to PNG vice-regal
The writs from Bougainville's historic independence referendum have been returned to Papua New Guinea's Governor-General.
Bougainville independence vote called transformational
Papua New Guinea's government is appealing to the public for patience to allow time to process Bougainville's overwhelming vote for independence. Audio
Bougainville referendum commissioners - result 'extraordinary'
The former prime minister of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, headed the Referendum Commission, which oversaw preparations for the vote. Audio
Overwhelming majority vote independence for Bougainville
A 97 percent majority has voted for independence in Bougainville's historic referendum.
Security fears for post-referendum period in Bougainville
Despite a peaceful independence vote in Bougainville, there are fears of potential security problems in the post-referendum period.
Bougainville referendum enters final stages
The scrutiny of ballots used in Bougainville's historic independence vote is underway in Buka. Audio
Fears of security problems in Bougainville post-referendum
Despite a peaceful independence vote in Bougainville, there are fears of potential security problems in the post-referendum period. Audio
Bougainville's background of destruction - and hopes for the future
The referendum results will be in before Christmas - will the beautiful island of Bougainville, with a violent and destructive past, is heading toward independence. Audio
Bougainville's background of destruction - and hopes for the future
The referendum results will be in before Christmas - will the beautiful island of Bougainville, with a violent and destructive past, is heading toward independence.
AudioScrutiny of ballots for Bougainville referendum underway
The scrutiny of ballots in Bougainville's historic independence vote is underway.
