US EditionMacron returns to Mayotte at start of five-day tour of Indian Ocean territories
- French President Emmanuel Macron visited Mayotte, greeted by traditional songs and dances, unlike his last visit during a cyclone crisis.
- Cyclone Chido caused devastating damage in December, impacting daily life and resulting in dozens of deaths and over 2,000 injuries.
- Macron promised reconstruction aid, including measures against illegal immigration, as Mayotte struggles with health risks from cyclone debris.
- Mayotte faces economic challenges with a lower minimum wage and higher living costs, while Macron acknowledged the need for further support and discussions on inequalities.
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French President Macron brought new promises to cyclone-battered Mayotte. Residents want more
Traditional songs and dances welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron when he arrived this week on the Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte — unlike his last visit, when he was greeted by furious, desperate residents reeling from a devastating cyclone.But while daily life is improving, the impact of Cyclone Chido in December still dominated Macron’s latest trip to this archipelago near Madagascar, the poorest corner of France. Mayotte's worst cycl…
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On a visit to Mayotte, Emmanuel Macron announced a €3.2 billion re-foundation plan over six years, built around security, immigration and the fight against illegal housing. A bill will be presented by the summer.
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lalsace.frAfter Mayotte, Emmanuel Macron is on his way to La Réunion on Tuesday to take stock of the damage caused by Cyclone Garance and the chikungunya epidemic that killed six people on the island since the beginning of the year.
It provides expenditure of more than 3 billion over the next 6 years to combat immigration, ensure access to the home, attract investment and combat insecurity
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