Ebola and Mayotte: Why France Is Now Watching the Indian Ocean More Closely

French health authorities are increasingly monitoring the Ebola epidemic in Central Africa. The overseas territory of Mayotte is particularly in focus, as several experts consider it vulnerable due to its geographic location and structural weaknesses. Although no single Ebola case has been registered on the island so far, the debate about prevention, border controls, and the resilience of the local healthcare system has gained new political urgency. The trigger for the concerns is the current Ebola wave in parts of Central Africa, especially in the Democratic Republic of Congo and ...