Macron has faced harsh criticism on social media for declaring that if France did not exist in the archipelago, the islanders would be “in shit”.
National mourning in the Francophonie following the fallout from the most devastating hurricane to hit the Mayotte archipelago in 90 years.
According to authorities, Officially 35 people died but it is feared that tens of thousands are missingIn addition to this 2,500 injured accounted for. Therefore, the real number of victims is likely to be much higher following the destruction of the infrastructure of Indian territory and unstable living conditions. 101. French department is the district The poorest in the republic.
French president, Emmanuel MacronA minute of silence was held on the steps of the Elysée Palace in Paris today at 11:00. The president has been heavily criticized for assuring a dozen residents after a visit to Mayotte that “they would be 10,000 times more filthy if it weren’t for France.”
new prime minister, François Bayrouhe also observed a minute’s silence at the Matignon Palace: “This minute’s silence encapsulates the need to rebuild Mayotte and ensure that its people feel supported by the whole nation.”
Estelle YoussouffaThe deputy of the Freedoms, Independents, Overseas and Territories (LIOT) group in Mayotte blamed the French government. Ignore the area. “The Prime Minister appears to be considering announcing a change of minister on a day of national mourning,” he said. “This is shameful, insulting and utterly mediocre. No one cares about Mayotte, it’s sad!” Elysée announced that this will not be done no political ads before six in the afternoon, so as not to disturb the day of mourning.
Another controversy darkened the day: Bruno Retail StoreThe Minister of Internal Affairs did not comply with the moment of silence to speak to the press. This is the tenth time that national mourning has been declared during the French Fifth Republic, and the first time it has been declared in response to a climate disaster. At other times it was mainly a tribute to former French presidents or victims of terrorist attacks.
Cyclone Chido, which hit Mayotte on December 14, cut off water, electricity and telecommunications supplies to the Indian islands located between the coast of Mozambique and Madagascar. Emergency teams are trying to restore basic services, but the extent of damage and the orography and condition of the islands make actions difficult.
Chido also hit other shores as it passed through the Indian Ocean. in mozambiqueThe National Institute of Risk and Disaster Management (INGD) reported on Sunday: 94 people lost their lives.
