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Russia Condemns France's Military Buildup in Mayotte

Russia accused France of illegally militarizing Mayotte, a French territory claimed by Comoros, citing a violation of international law and potential risks to regional peace. French officials denied plans for a new base, clarifying they planned to only support the existing one, but Russia criticized...

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Bayrou Launches Citizen Conventions on French Identity Amid Immigration Debate

French High Council for Integration François Bayrou will launch decentralized citizen conventions this semester to discuss "What does it mean to be French?". This follows a parliamentary bill to restrict birthright citizenship in Mayotte, sparking a national debate on French identity and immigration...

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Cyclone Chido Exposes France's Neglect of Mayotte

Cyclone Chido ravaged Mayotte, a French island, on December 14, 2023, causing at least 39 deaths and widespread destruction, exposing the region's extreme poverty and highlighting France's inadequate response to the crisis.

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French Government Divided on Birthright Citizenship Debate

French Prime Minister François Bayrou opposes a narrow debate on birthright citizenship, proposed by Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, instead advocating a broader discussion on French national identity, while other ministers express differing opinions and concerns regarding the issue and its consti...

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Mitterrand's 1989 "Threshold of Tolerance" Statement on Immigration

In a 1989 interview, French President François Mitterrand declared France had reached its "threshold of tolerance" for immigration, citing approximately 4.1 to 4.2 million residence permits issued by 1982, sparking controversy and subsequent clarifications and retractions. This statement reflects a ...

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French PM's "Submersion" Remark on Immigration Sparks Political Outcry

French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne's use of the term "submersion" to describe immigration in Mayotte and other French departments sparked controversy, with the left criticizing the choice of words as aligning with far-right rhetoric, while the right expressed support.

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Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte's Economy

Cyclone Chido, which hit Mayotte on December 14, 2024, caused at least 40 deaths and severely damaged the island's already fragile economy, impacting businesses across sectors and leaving many without sufficient government aid.

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French Minister Opposes Broad Changes to Right of Soil

French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls opposes a complete overhaul of the right of soil, disagreeing with colleagues who support stricter measures, particularly in Mayotte due to high migration; he argues that immigration is driven by factors beyond nationality laws, suggesting a potential policy shi...

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France Tightens Mayotte Birthright Citizenship Rules Amidst Ineffective Immigration Policies

A new law in Mayotte increases parental residency requirements for birthright citizenship to one year each, despite previous similar efforts failing to curb the rise in births to foreign parents, highlighting the complex immigration challenges linked to its proximity to the Comoros.

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Mayotte Schools to Reopen Fully After Cyclone Chido

In the aftermath of Cyclone Chido, which killed at least 39 people in Mayotte on December 14th, 2023, the French Minister of Education visited the island on January 30th and promised to fully restore schools as soon as possible, providing all-day care for students who have lost their homes and belon...

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Bayrou's "Submersion" Remark Sparks Political Outrage in France

French Prime Minister François Bayrou sparked controversy by using the term "submersion" to describe immigration in Mayotte and other regions, with illegal immigration reaching 25% of the population in some areas, causing outrage from the left and leading to the cancellation of a government meeting ...

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Mayotte on Red Alert for Cyclone Dikeledi

Mayotte is on red alert for Cyclone Dikeledi, expected to hit Sunday, following the devastation of Cyclone Chido last month which killed at least 39 and caused widespread damage; emergency personnel are on high alert.

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