Why this matters
New Caledonia's leadership contest will influence the territory's institutional future, France's Pacific posture, and the legitimacy of the next negotiating round.
Places in this story: New Caledonia and Pacific Islands.
New Caledonia's new president unveils cabinet portfolios
Milakulo Tukumuli, 42, announced his cabinet line-up on Wednesday, following his election by the French Pacific territory's Congress less than a week ago.