France seeks to tie part of its aid to the fight against illegal immigration to Mayotte
Paris plans to make development aid to seven African countries conditional on their participation in efforts to combat illegal immigration to Mayotte, according to TV5MONDE.
France now wants to link its development aid to seven African countries to the fight against illegal immigration to Mayotte, according to information reported by TV5MONDE.
The principle being considered by Paris is to make this aid conditional on efforts to curb irregular arrivals in this French territory in the Indian Ocean.
Seven countries concerned
The source mentions seven African countries targeted by this policy, without specifying the list or the practical terms of implementation. No details have been provided on the level of aid involved or the criteria that would be used.
Aid tied to a migration objective
This announcement places the fight against illegal immigration to Mayotte at the heart of the aid relationship envisaged with the countries concerned. The possible consequences of this conditionality are not detailed in the available information.
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