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Macron Unveils €3.2 Billion Reconstruction Plan for Cyclone-Hit Mayotte

The French president announced a six-year funding package and tighter immigration controls during the first day of his Indian Ocean tour.

Le 19 décembre 2024, quelques jours après le passage du cyclone Chido, Emmanuel Macron s’était rendu à Mayotte, dans le quartier de Kavani, à Mamoudzou.
Emmanuel Macron est arrivé lundi 21 avril 2025 à Mayotte.
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Emmanuel Macron et Brigitte Macron dans le centre-ville de Tsingoni, à Mayotte, le 21 avril 2025.

Overview

  • President Emmanuel Macron presented the 'refondation' legislation in Mayotte, outlining a €3.2 billion plan for reconstruction and development over six years.
  • The legislation includes measures to combat illegal immigration, facilitate the removal of unsafe housing, and support voluntary returns for undocumented migrants.
  • Macron acknowledged local frustrations over the slow pace of reconstruction following Cyclone Chido, which caused 40 deaths and €3.5 billion in damages in December 2024.
  • The funding will be sourced from national, European, and international contributors, with regular reviews to track progress.
  • Macron's visit to Mayotte marks the beginning of a five-day tour addressing regional challenges, including health crises, colonial restitutions, and environmental initiatives in neighboring territories.