Emmanuel Macron Addresses Mayotte Crowd Amid Cyclone Chido Devastation
French President Emmanuel Macron confronted a hostile crowd in Mayotte while assessing the damage caused by Cyclone Chido. As he faced boos, Macron clarified his lack of responsibility for the natural disaster but acknowledged the territory’s dire socioeconomic issues, including high illegal immigration and inadequate public services. Mayotte, located north of Madagascar, is considered France’s poorest region.