France announced Wednesday it will condition development aid to seven African countries on their cooperation in curbing illegal immigration to the French island of Mayotte. The announcement was made by Sébastien Lecornu during a two-day visit to the territory. This new policy, described as a "bonus-malus" system by the Prime Minister, aims to incentivize increased efforts to manage migration flows. Specifically, the level of French aid will be tied to the effectiveness of these countries’ collaboration in preventing their citizens from attempting to reach Mayotte irregularly. The move signals a hardening of France’s stance on immigration and a willingness to leverage development funds for border control. This approach is likely to spark debate regarding the ethics of linking aid to immigration policies. The seven countries affected have not yet been officially named.