In the aftermath of Cyclone Chido, many residents in Mayotte are hurriedly rebuilding their makeshift homes, known as ‘bangas,’ despite government calls for more durable housing solutions. Halidi Abdallah, a local resident, represents the urgent need for shelter as he and others lament the lack of viable resources for reconstruction. President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to eliminate slums on the island, which houses about one-third of its population in precarious conditions, yet immediate realities hinder these ambitions.