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French Senate to vote on post-cyclone 'refoundation' bill for Mayotte

People clean the debris around the destroyed houses in the aftermath of Cyclone Chido, in Mamoudzou, Mayotte, France 20 December 2024. REUTERS - Gonzalo Fuentes

Legislators in France's upper house are preparing to inject nearly €4 billion into Mayotte as part of a sweeping plan to tackle the territory’s deep-rooted social, economic, and security challenges.

The French Senate is poised to approve a landmark bill aimed at revitalising the overseas department of Mayotte, signalling a renewed commitment to a region grappling with multiple crises.

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