France preps to expel irregular migrants from island territory of Mayotte

France is gearing up to expel irregular migrants from its island department of Mayotte, off southeastern Africa near Madagascar, according to media reports.
The country is preparing to launch an operation on Tuesday morning to evacuate slums where the irregular migrants live, mostly from the neighboring island of Comoros, broadcaster France 24 said.

They will be moved from Mayotte to Anjouan, the closest island to Comoros, the same source added.