Prime Minister Lecornu to Visit Mayotte for Political Assessment

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to undertake a significant political visit to Mayotte on August 26 and 27. The trip aims to provide a "complete assessment" of the situation in the archipelago, which is still recovering from the impact of Cyclone Chido in December 2024.

According to sources at Matignon, the Prime Minister's agenda will cover a wide range of critical issues. These include the ongoing reconstruction efforts, the fight against illegal immigration, preparations for the upcoming school year, access to healthcare services, and the development of infrastructure and transport projects. The visit is intended to gauge the effectiveness of the government's response and future strategies for the French overseas department.

Following the devastating cyclone, which caused 41 deaths and 40 disappearances, the French government initially allocated a 100 million Euro "reconstruction seed fund." This was followed by an emergency law passed in February 2025 and a long-term recovery plan adopted in August 2025. A year later, with Mayotte still facing numerous challenges, Lecornu's visit is crucial to ensure these plans are being implemented and are yielding tangible results.

This visit also occurs shortly after Édouard Philippe, the former Prime Minister, visited the island. Lecornu's presence is expected to signal the government's continued focus on Mayotte's recovery and development, addressing both the immediate aftermath of the cyclone and the underlying issues facing the archipelago.