Safina Soula, leader of an advocacy organization, expressed staunch support for the destruction of slums and deportation of undocumented immigrants, calling Cyclone Chido a 'divine Wuambushu' and urging the state to prohibit reconstruction.
The cyclone's aftermath has intensified ongoing immigration tensions on Mayotte, where nearly one-third of the 320,000 residents are undocumented immigrants, escalating calls from local Mahorais to increase deportation efforts.
Despite the shared ancestry between the residents of Mayotte and Comoros, the 1974 referendum solidified Mayotte's status as a French territory, contributing to current socio-economic tensions and the complex immigration narrative.
Mayotte is France's poorest territory, with nearly 80% of its residents living in poverty, and locals often blame undocumented immigrants for crime and resource strain, exacerbating the broader social challenges.
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