On December 04, 2025, a vibrant celebration unfolded in Eme Neme Yauware Building, Timika, the heart of Central Papua: the … More
Author: West Papua Now
Guardians of The Land: How Indigenous Papuans are Reclaiming Their Ancestral Future
For generations, the forests, hills, rivers, and coastal lands of Papua have carried more than just ecological richness. They hold … More
Trans-Papua: A Road to Connection and Hope
For decades, the journey from Nabire to Manokwari, two key cities in the land of Papua, was an odyssey of … More
Preserving The Voices of Papua
The region of Papua is home to an astonishing 428 mother tongues, making it the most linguistically diverse region in … More
A Century of Faith and Culture: Celebrating 100 Years of Papua’s Civilisation in Teluk Wondama
A Historic Commemoration On 25 October 2025, the community of Bukit Aitumeri in Teluk Wondama, Papua Barat, came together for … More
Papua in The First Year: Progress in Poverty Alleviation
On October 20, 2025, marking the 1st year of Prabowo’s Presidency, academic from the University of Papua (UNIPA) Manokwari, Danni … More
Papua Takes Center Stage: As Prabowo Swears in New Development Authority Leaders
On 8 October 2025, President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated the Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Papua Development, marking a renewed … More
Kasuari Coffee Launches as a Cultural Emblem of South Papua
A new coffee known as Kopi Kasuari, or Kasuari Coffee, has been officially launched in Merauke, South Papua, 23 September … More
The Vice President Gibrans’s Visit to Papua
In mid-September 2025, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka embarked on a two-day working visit across Papua with a clear mission: … More
Papua Coffee Festival 2025 Draws 38,000 Visitors, Boosts Local Economy
More than 38,000 visitors attended the 8th Papua Coffee Festival in Jayapura over the weekend, held under the theme “From … More
Papua’s Traditional Cuisine: More Than Just Taste
Papua is celebrated not only for its breathtaking landscapes with towering mountains, lush rainforests, and pristine seas, but also for … More
Papuan Farmers Strive to Develop World-Class Perfume Business
Mama Siti (52) is one of hundreds of Papuan women who are also farmers, carrying on the tradition of nutmeg … More
