DARK SECRETS: 4 | Vintage Vibes

Devastated Mayotte Battles To Recover From Cyclone 'Steamroller'

The district of La Vigie on the French overseas territory of Mayotte was until last week a bustling hub of life.

International Business Times · Dec 18, 2024

Mayotte cyclone lays bare the fragility of France’s 'forgotten' territory

The French archipelago Mayotte lies devastated this week after an unprecedented cyclone struck the country's poorest department – its impact magnified by chronic infrastructure failings and a migration crisis that saw thousands avoid emergency shelter for fear of deportation.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 18, 2024

Hunt for survivors continues on cyclone-hit Mayotte as Macron readies visit

Rescuers searched desperately for survivors as they sought to assess the full scale of devastation wrought by Cyclone Chido on the French overseas territory of Mayotte, which emerged on Wednesday from a first night spent under curfew.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2024

Authorities impose overnight curfew in cyclone-ravaged Mayotte as France rushes in aid

An overnight curfew goes into force Tuesday evening as Mayotte struggles to recover from Cyclone Chido, the strongest storm to hit the French Indian Ocean archipelago in 90 years

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Macron to visit Mayotte and declare period of national mouring in wake of Cyclone Chido

French President Emmanuel Macron says he will visit the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte "in the coming days" and declare a "period of national mourning". This comes as rescue teams struggle to clean up from the worst cyclone to hit the archipelago in nearly a century.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2024

Mayotte cyclone before and after images show ‘nuclear war-like’ destruction

Aerial footage shows entire neighbourhoods reduced to rubble

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Mayotte before and after: satellite images show destruction by Cyclone Chido

Hundreds are feared dead and schools, hospitals and office buildings are in ruins in Mamoudzou, the capital of the French territory

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024

French President Declares National Mourning Period After Cyclone Hits Mayotte

French President declares national mourning period for Mayotte after devastating cyclone, pledges support and plans visit to assess situation and offer ass...

Top News · Dec 16, 2024

Cyclone Chido: What to know about storm that devastated France’s Mayotte

Officials fear hundreds of people could be dead as a result of the cyclone, which ravaged France’s poorest department.

Al Jazeera · Dec 16, 2024

Relief efforts stepped up in Mayotte as Cyclone Chido death toll set to soar

France is rushing aid to help the Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte by ship and military aircraft after the island was devastated by Cyclone Chido – the worst storm to hit the region in nearly a century.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 16, 2024