Overseas
Gabriel Serville, president of the Territorial Collectivity of Guyane, refused to meet Overseas Minister Naïma Moutchou during her first visit to the territory in mid-February. He criticizes the government's lack of clear commitment on the territorial status evolution project. Mandated by Emmanuel Macron, the minister in turn accuses Mr. Serville of blocking discussions.
Reported by AI
A massive power outage struck Mayotte on December 23, affecting the entire overseas department. The incident, occurring in the early afternoon, disrupted communications and water supply. The prefecture reports that 92% of subscribers were reconnected by evening.