Since the independence of Vanuatu in 1980, anglophones have dominated the country. Francophones want more economic cooperation with France. Interviewed, Vincent BOULEKONE, leader of the French-speaking opposition, talks about the domination of anglophones "all the population of Vanuatu wants and wants the restoration of close ties with the French government". Henri ROQUE, National Technical Advisor in Port-Vila, talks about the involvement of Ni-Vanuatu in economic development.
Short presentation of Vanuatu President Ati George SOKOMANU, who has just been re-elected as Head of State, and interview of the President. He explains that he wants to maintain good relations with France.
Living under the condominium regime since 1906, the New Hebrides take their independence from France and Great Britain. They will now be called Vanuatu. In pictures, the independence ceremony and the interview with Olivier STIRN, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs on the situation in Vanuatu.
Depuis 1906, les Nouvelles Hébrides vivent sous le régime du condominium, elles sont à la fois françaises et anglaises. Explication de cette coexistence sur des images de la vie à Port Vila. Interviews des deux commissaires résidents à propos de l'administration du condominium.