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Ravaged forest threatens Mayotte's biodiversity, economy and food security

This photo provided by the French Ministry of the Interior shows the devastation of the tropical forests of Mayotte, as seen on 17 December, 2024. AP

In the wake of Cyclone Chido, the worst natural disaster to hit the Indian Ocean archipelago in 90 years, Mayotte's forests have been devastated – and with them the island's biodiversity, food security and local economy.

The cyclone destroyed homes and infrastructure, and the death toll is expected to reach the hundreds, if not thousands.

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