Overview

• President Macron will visit Mayotte on April 21 to assess reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Chido, fulfilling a promise made during his December 2024 visit.
• A draft reconstruction bill for Mayotte is set to be presented to the Council of Ministers, with the goal of parliamentary adoption by June 2025.
• In La Réunion, Macron will address the agricultural impact of Cyclone Garance and the ongoing chikungunya epidemic, which has caused six deaths this year.
• Macron will attend the fifth summit of the Commission de l’Océan Indien in Madagascar to emphasize regional cooperation on climate hazards and development.
• The trip concludes in Mauritius, underscoring France’s commitment to strengthening ties and advancing a comprehensive strategy for the Indian Ocean region.