On December 23, France observed a national day of mourning following the devastating impact of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte. Flags were flown at half-mast and a minute of silence was held, attended by Prime Minister François Bayrou and President Emmanuel…
Residents of Mayotte are growing impatient as water supply begins to be restored a week after Cyclone Chido wreaked havoc. Jean-Noël Buffet, the resigning Overseas Minister, announced that 90% of the water supply would be restored soon, while Bruno Retailleau,…
In a note from December 20, Bruno Retailleau, the resigning French Minister of the Interior, called for heightened security measures during the upcoming Christian and Jewish holiday celebrations. Highlighting the ongoing high terrorist threat level and growing international tensions, Retailleau…
Marc Fesneau, president of the MoDem group in the French National Assembly, supports former Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau’s inclusion in the government, citing his authority on security issues. Prime Minister François Bayrou echoed this sentiment, suggesting Retailleau’s recent decision-making aligns…
Bruno Retailleau, recently resigned Minister of the Interior, met with Prime Minister François Bayrou on December 18 amid ongoing controversy over his immigration remarks in Mayotte. Debate ensued with Ian Brossat, a Paris Communist senator, criticizing Retailleau’s focus on immigration…
Hurricane Chido has left a trail of destruction in Mozambique and Mayotte, resulting in at least 34 deaths and numerous injuries in Mozambique. Over 319 individuals were reported injured, with significant damage to homes and boats. On Mayotte, where the…
A government document reveals the challenges of accurately assessing the human toll of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte, with 21 confirmed fatalities and over 1,400 injuries reported. The infrastructure damage includes the destruction of the airport’s control tower, impacting commercial flights….
Three days after Cyclone Chido struck Mayotte, residents face severe shortages of food and water. Authorities warn of an impending health crisis and potential famine due to the destruction of agricultural land. Relief efforts are underway, with thousands of personnel…
Na de verwoestende orkaan Chido op het Franse eiland Mayotte, blijft de situatie onzeker en het dodental stijgt. Franse binnenlandse minister Bruno Retailleau meldt dat het dodental misschien al boven de 1000 ligt. President Emmanuel Macron heeft een periode van…
Following the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido in Mayotte, the national police spokesperson Marie-Laure Pezant has reported minor thefts but no significant violent pillaging. The priority is to provide assistance and maintain public order, with 800 gendarmes currently deployed and…
Rescue efforts are intensifying on the French island group Mayotte after Cyclone ‘Chido’ caused widespread devastation. According to local authorities, hundreds of casualties are anticipated, but the true toll remains uncertain. French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau is expected to arrive…
In Mayotte, urgent efforts are underway to provide relief as the territory grapples with severe shortages of food and water following a deadly cyclone. Additional aid is expected soon, with French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau and Overseas Minister François-Noël Buffet…
