One year after the adoption of the Mayotte Reconstruction Programming Act — committing €4 billion over six years — the Senate's monitoring committee published its first assessment on July 21, 2026. The finding is unambiguous: a significant share of projects remains stalled at the study, administrative, or land registration stage. The gap between announced and actually committed funds is wide.
A mixed scorecard
The committee reviewed the key areas covered by the law: health, education, security, housing, and territorial planning. Across each pillar, senators noted a lack of administrative data transmitted by the government, making precise tracking impossible. The report's phrasing is telling: it calls for distinguishing between « credits merely announced and those actually committed ».
Field observers are unsurprised, citing the complexity of rebuilding a territory still traumatized by Cyclone Chido in December 2024. Land registration procedures — mandatory before any construction can begin — remain particularly congested.
Port de Longoni: the central challenge
The most closely watched case concerns the Port of Longoni, the island's economic lifeline. The current public service delegation (DSP) will be terminated on September 1, 2026, replaced by a transitional public establishment (EPIC). But the Senate committee flags « several uncertainties regarding the cost, duration, and coordination » of the transition.
For Mahorais businesses, the port is vital: food imports, building materials, and equipment for reconstruction all flow through it. Any management instability immediately translates into higher prices and supply disruptions.
Why it matters
Mayotte stands at a crossroads. The reconstruction law represents a historic modernization opportunity — but its effectiveness depends on the state's ability to translate political commitments into concrete projects. The committee's next meeting is scheduled for autumn 2026.
Source: Journal de Mayotte, July 21, 2026