Manuel Valls, former Prime Minister of France, has been appointed Minister for Overseas Territories in the government of François Bayrou, marking his return to political power after unsuccessful attempts since 2016. His new role comes during a crisis in Mayotte, exacerbated by Cyclone Chido. Valls, who has had a tumultuous political career, including a failed presidential bid in 2017 and a recent stint as a Barcelona city councilor, aims to address pressing challenges in the overseas regions while navigating mixed reactions to his appointment.

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