Latest news in Vanuatu? September 2nd, 2026
02-09-2026
Vanuatu’s top news developments include:
- Territorial Dispute with France at the ICJ: Vanuatu filed an application against France at the United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. The lawsuit seeks to resolve a long-standing sovereignty dispute over two uninhabited volcanic islandsknown in Vanuatu as Umaenupne and Umaeneg/Leka (and Matthew and Hunter islands by France)as well as to formally delimit the surrounding Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and continental shelf borders between Vanuatu and New Caledonia. Because France does not currently recognize compulsory ICJ jurisdiction, proceedings depend on whether Paris consents to the court hearing the case. Jurist.org+ 2
- Pacific Islands Forum Representation: The Vanuatu delegation is participating in the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting running through September 4 in Palau. The government reaffirmed its official foreign policy positions while focusing on regional priorities, including climate resilience, marine boundaries, and economic security. Islands Business
- Geological Activity: Monitoring remains active following heightened seismic and volcanic activity across the archipelago in late August, particularly around Ambae volcano, where localized alerts and regional advisories were issued.
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