On April 20, 2026, when Gibran Rakabuming Raka stepped off the presidential aircraft at Douw Aturure Airport in Nabire, the atmosphere felt measured rather than ceremonial. There were welcoming gestures,…
In Papua Selatan, development is often discussed in terms of roads, ports, and connectivity. But recently, the conversation has shifted in a quieter direction. Education. Not in abstract terms, but…
In many villages across Papua, the condition of a house often tells a quiet story. Some roofs leak when it rains. Walls are patched together from whatever materials are available.…
A long-discussed idea is quietly coming back to the surface on the northern edge of Biak, where the Pacific Ocean is wide and the horizon feels open. Indonesia is thinking…
In many parts of Papua Tengah (Central Papua) province, a river can decide how a day unfolds. If the water is low, people cross early in the morning, balancing on…
On March 25, 2026, the meeting was held at Papua’s governor’s office in Jayapura. The meeting did not feel formal. There were no rows of cameras, no long speeches prepared…
A Papuan economist and high-ranking officials from the United Nations had a conversation about the future of Papua in a quiet meeting room in Jakarta in early March 2026. It…
In the faraway river villages of Mappi Regency in Papua Selatan (South Papua), night used to come on suddenly. As the sun set behind the thick forests and wide wetlands…
On March 5, 2026, leaders from all over Papua met in a big hall in Jayapura to talk about something that will affect the region’s future for many years to…
When the fog lifts over the Baliem Valley in the early morning, Wamena slowly comes to life. Market vendors arrange sweet potatoes and leafy greens on woven mats. Motorcycles buzz…