# New French ambassador to Vanuatu appointed amid tensions

> Charline Laibe has been appointed French ambassador to Vanuatu, succeeding Jean-Baptiste Jeangène Vilmer in a context of Port-Vila's claims over the Matthew and Hunter islets, administered by New Caledonia.

**In brief**: France internationally event (severity: low) nationwide, first detected on 10 November 2026 at 06:40. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 10 November 2026 at 06:40.

- Category: France internationally
- Severity: Low
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 10 November 2026 at 06:40
- Updated: 10 November 2026 at 06:40
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/14916-new-french-ambassador-to-vanuatu-appointed-amid-tensions

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Une nouvelle ambassadrice de France au Vanuatu sur fond de tensions autour de Matthew et Hunter](https://la1ere.franceinfo.fr/nouvellecaledonie/une-nouvelle-ambassadrice-de-france-au-vanuatu-sur-fond-de-tensions-autour-de-matthew-et-hunter-1756299.html) — La 1ère (Outre-mer), 10 November 2026 at 06:40

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