Mayotte

American

[ma-yawt] / maˈyɔt /

noun

one of the Comoro Islands, in the Indian Ocean, NW of Madagascar: an overseas department of France. 144 sq. mi. (373 sq. km).

Mayotte British

/ majɔt /

noun

an island in the Indian Ocean, northwest of Madagascar; administered by France. Pop (including Pamanzi): 186 026 (2004 est). Area: 374 sq km (146 sq miles)

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Mayotte said that borrowers who want to take advantage of this option should apply to consolidate their loans no later than February to be sure the consolidation is processed in time.

From MarketWatch

If parents take on any new loans or consolidate after July 1, 2026, they’ll lose access to affordable repayment plans, Mayotte noted.

From MarketWatch

The French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte has been hit by further heavy rains, leading to flooding and mudslides, one month after Cyclone Chido devastated large parts of the islands and left dozens dead.

From BBC

"Extremely heavy rains are beginning to trickle down," François-Xavier Bieuville, the prefect of Mayotte, told French news channel BFMTV.

From BBC

As of Sunday afternoon, the storm was moving away from Mayotte, Météo-France reported.

From BBC

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