France is to hold a day of national mourning after Cyclone Chido devastated its Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte earlier this month. French President Emmanuel Macron called for the nationwide remembrance during his visit to the island last week - where he was jeered by some islanders who criticised the slow delivery of aid.

France has begun a national day of mourning for those killed in a deadly cyclone on its Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte. In a show of respect, the announcement of a new French government was put on hold.

France has marked a national day of mourning for the victims of Cyclone Chido, which devastated the French overseas region of Mayotte earlier this month. Flags were flown at half-mast across the country, and a minute’s silence was observed.