2 weeks Ago By France 24
French President Emmanuel Macron toured the Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte on Monday, bringing new promises for reconstruction aid for the territory's 320,000 residents, and for a crackdown on illegal immigration. But during discussions with the local population, some told Macron that his earlier promises were still not fulfilled. 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 cyclone in a century killed dozens and left more than 2,000 injured, flattened homes and cut off power, communications and water supplies. “Mayotte isn’t down, but it isn’t up yet,” summarises Estelle Youssouffa, a lawmaker representing Mayotte in France's National Assembly.
Macron tried to reassure everyone. Read more on FRANCE 24 English Read also: Macron announces €3 billion plan to 'rebuild' cyclone-hit Mayotte Macron heckled as residents of France's cyclone-ravaged Mayotte plead for water.
