French President Emmanuel Macron visited Mayotte to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Chido, witnessing the widespread devastation. While Macron offered his support, many residents are still in need of essential supplies like food and water.
As French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Mayotte to survey the damage caused by Cyclone Chido, the BBC's Mayeni Jones says the devastation wrought by the storm is immediately visible to visitors. President Macron has pledged his support to the people of Mayotte – but many residents are still waiting for supplies like food and water.The BBC's Analysis Editor, along with BBC Verify, takes a look at material from the scene to assess what we know.
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