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Mayotte on red alert as islands brace for Cyclone Dikeledi
Mayotte has not yet recovered from the impact of Cyclone Chido, which ripped through the archipelago a month ago, causing…
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Antibiotic-resistant cholera posing new threat on cyclone-hit Mayotte
Hospitals are overwhelmed with patients suffering not only from cyclone-related injuries but also from dehydration, and malnutrition. Now authorities are…
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France holds day of mourning for victims of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte
A minute of silence was observed on Monday at the Elysee Palace in Paris, where the French flag flew at…
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Mayotte: Amidst criticism, Emmanuel Macron defends the state’s actions
France has activated the European Union’s civil protection mechanism to assist Mayotte, where many fear that hundreds, if not thousands…
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French troops deliver aid to Mayotte ahead of President Macron’s visit
French military troops deliver 120 tonnes of aid to Mayotte after Cyclone Chido battered the Indian Ocean Island on Saturday…
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Authorities in Mayotte impose overnight curfew in aftermath of cyclone
Three days after powerful Indian Ocean cyclone Chido hit Mayotte, a curfew has been imposed in the small but densely…
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Is climate change to blame for deadly Cyclone Chido?
Authorities are now battling to prevent hunger, disease and lawlessness from spreading across the island. ADVERTISEMENT Hundreds are feared dead…
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Macron to visit Mayotte in aftermath of its worst storm in 90 years
French President Emmanuel Macron says he will visit Mayotte in the coming days in the aftermath of Cyclone Chido that…
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France rushes in help to Mayotte to support rescue operations
French authorities said more than 800 more personnel were expected to arrive in the coming days as rescuers comb through…
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Clean-up ongoing in Mayotte after Cyclone Chido devastates island
Chido brought winds in excess of 220kph when it made landfall on Saturday, according to the French weather service, ripping…
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