Mayotte
Increasing numbers of migrants, mainly Congolese, are reaching Mayotte via a journey through Tanzania and the Comores. This Indian Ocean route, though not new, has intensified since 2023, according to an anthropologist specializing in migrations. Asylum requests from these nationals have risen sharply in recent years.
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In Mayotte, magistrates are warning about the degraded functioning of local justice ahead of Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin's visit scheduled for Monday, February 23. The Mamoudzou court, partially destroyed by Cyclone Chido in December 2024, is struggling with a severe shortage of staff and facilities. The court president has publicly criticized the insufficient resources amid a high volume of criminal cases.
One year after Cyclone Chido struck Mayotte on December 14, 2024, scars remain visible in the Kawéni slum. The association Actes et Cités helps residents reinforce their precarious shelters rather than demolish them. Reconstruction progresses slowly amid massive damage.
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In Mayotte, a collective of citizens has been blocking civil registry offices for over a month, protesting against administrative dysfunctions. This action paralyzes essential services for residents. Local authorities are calling for the blockade to be lifted to restore access to official documents.