Local Elections
Anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci, 22, officially joined outgoing mayor Benoît Payan's list for Marseille's March municipal elections on January 26. A prominent figure in the fight against narcotrafficking and under heavy protection following his younger brother's assassination in November 2025, he will hold a central role in the left-wing union. He stated he will not live assigned to residence.
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Léon Bertrand, a prominent figure of the right in French Guiana, has officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, eight years after leaving office due to legal issues. At 74, the former mayor from 1983 to 2018 is running on an open list focused on security, youth, and social cohesion in a city experiencing growth but facing significant socio-economic challenges.