Mayotte's Rebirth: Power Restoration and Reconstruction Plans Unveiled

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou announced that power will be fully restored to Mayotte by the end of January and shantytown reconstruction will not be permitted. A special bill for Mayotte's reconstruction will be presented at an upcoming cabinet meeting.

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has pledged that power will be restored to all homes across Mayotte, a territory recently devastated by storms, by the end of January.

In addressing the widespread damage, Bayrou stated that shantytowns on the archipelago would not be allowed to be rebuilt, reinforcing measures for sustainable urban development.

A special legislative proposal dedicated to the reconstruction of Mayotte has been scheduled for a cabinet meeting on January 3, reflecting the government's commitment to the island's recovery and resilience.

(With inputs from agencies.)