Comoros

Country Comoros
Capital Moroni
Continent Africa
Currency Comorian franc(KMF)
Languages Comorian, Arabic & French

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Comoros has endured more than 20 coups or attempted coups since gaining independence from France in 1975. In 1997, the islands of Anjouan and Moheli declared independence from Comoros. In 1999, military chief Col. AZALI seized power in a bloodless coup, and helped negotiate the 2000 Fomboni Accords power-sharing agreement in which the federal presidency rotates among the three islands, and each island maintains its own local government. AZALI won the 2002 presidential election, and each island in the archipelago elected its own president. AZALI stepped down in 2006 and President SAMBI was elected to office. In 2007, Mohamed BACAR effected Anjouan's de-facto secession from the Union, refusing to step down in favor of fresh Anjouanais elections when Comoros' other islands held legitimate elections in July. The African Union (AU) initially attempted to resolve the political crisis by applying sanctions and a naval blockade on Anjouan, but in March 2008, AU and Comoran soldiers seized the island. The move was generally welcomed by the island's inhabitants.

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Comoros - Wikipedia
Comoros - CIA World Fact Book
Comoros - BBC
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Comoros WTO accession package ready for formal adoption at MC13 - WTO Latest NewsComoros WTO accession package ready for formal adoption at MC13  WTO Latest News

Increasing the use of primary healthcare in Comoros - World Bank GroupIncreasing the use of primary healthcare in Comoros  World Bank Group

Comoros announces curfew after president’s fourth-term win sparks protests - Al Jazeera EnglishComoros announces curfew after president’s fourth-term win sparks protests  Al Jazeera English

PM congratulates Azali Assoumani on being re-elected as Comoros Prez - PM IndiaPM congratulates Azali Assoumani on being re-elected as Comoros Prez  PM India

Comoros country profile - BBC.comComoros country profile  BBC.com

PM Modi congratulates Comoros President Azali Assoumani on re-election - Business StandardPM Modi congratulates Comoros President Azali Assoumani on re-election  Business Standard

Comoros must not blackout the internet to quell election protests. - AccessComoros must not blackout the internet to quell election protests.  Access

MCS review held in the Comoros | Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA) - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsMCS review held in the Comoros | Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA)  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Comoros: UN Human Rights Chief calls for calm and urges the authorities to protect free assembly, uphold democratic ... - OHCHRComoros: UN Human Rights Chief calls for calm and urges the authorities to protect free assembly, uphold democratic ...  OHCHR

Ministers approve Comoros and Timor-Leste's WTO membership at MC13 - WTO Latest NewsMinisters approve Comoros and Timor-Leste's WTO membership at MC13  WTO Latest News

Ecosystem-based Adaptation in the Comoros - UNEPEcosystem-based Adaptation in the Comoros  UNEP

PM Modi congratulates Assoumani on re-election as president of Comoros - Deccan HeraldPM Modi congratulates Assoumani on re-election as president of Comoros  Deccan Herald

Press Information Bureau - PIBPress Information Bureau  PIB

Comoros President Assoumani seeks fourth term in January 13 election - Al Jazeera EnglishComoros President Assoumani seeks fourth term in January 13 election  Al Jazeera English

Comoros President Azali Assoumani wins fourth term in disputed poll - BBC.comComoros President Azali Assoumani wins fourth term in disputed poll  BBC.com

Night curfew imposed in Comoros after president's re-election sparks protests - Deccan HeraldNight curfew imposed in Comoros after president's re-election sparks protests  Deccan Herald

Joint Statement on Morocco by India, the Comoros, France, the European Union (EU), the International Monetary Fund ... - World Bank GroupJoint Statement on Morocco by India, the Comoros, France, the European Union (EU), the International Monetary Fund ...  World Bank Group

Comoros round table discusses technical assistance needs to maximize WTO membership benefits - WTO Latest NewsComoros round table discusses technical assistance needs to maximize WTO membership benefits  WTO Latest News

Members welcome progress by Comoros towards concluding accession negotiations ahead of MC13 - WTO Latest NewsMembers welcome progress by Comoros towards concluding accession negotiations ahead of MC13  WTO Latest News

Home - Comoros | The Netherlands and the Comoros - The Netherlands and YouHome - Comoros | The Netherlands and the Comoros  The Netherlands and You

IsDB and Comoros Strengthen Collaboration in Health, Trade, and Private Sector Development - Islamic Development BankIsDB and Comoros Strengthen Collaboration in Health, Trade, and Private Sector Development  Islamic Development Bank

PM congratulates Azali Assoumani on being re-elected as Comoros Prez - Narendra ModiPM congratulates Azali Assoumani on being re-elected as Comoros Prez  Narendra Modi

Comoros Election Exercise Promises More of the Same – Africa Center for Strategic Studies - Africa Center for Strategic StudiesComoros Election Exercise Promises More of the Same – Africa Center for Strategic Studies  Africa Center for Strategic Studies

Protests, clashes engulf Comoros' capital as President Assoumani wins 4th term - Anadolu Agency | EnglishProtests, clashes engulf Comoros' capital as President Assoumani wins 4th term  Anadolu Agency | English

Comoros | General Assembly - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateComoros | General Assembly  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

In Comoros, FAO concludes an evaluation of the national food control system | Food safety and quality - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsIn Comoros, FAO concludes an evaluation of the national food control system | Food safety and quality  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

World News in Brief: Rights chief calls for calm in Comoros, DR Congo update, northern Ethiopia beset by 'multiple crises' - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Rights chief calls for calm in Comoros, DR Congo update, northern Ethiopia beset by 'multiple crises'  UN News

Building climate resilience in Comoros | SIWI - Leading expert in water governance - Stockholm International Water InstituteBuilding climate resilience in Comoros | SIWI - Leading expert in water governance  Stockholm International Water Institute

PM's meeting with the President of Comoros | Prime Minister of India - PM IndiaPM's meeting with the President of Comoros | Prime Minister of India  PM India

Comoros Public Expenditure Review: Addressing Fiscal Challenges to Achieve Inclusive Growth - World Bank GroupComoros Public Expenditure Review: Addressing Fiscal Challenges to Achieve Inclusive Growth  World Bank Group

PM Modi holds a meeting with President Assoumani of Comoros - Narendra ModiPM Modi holds a meeting with President Assoumani of Comoros  Narendra Modi

Investing in natural capital for sustainable development in the Comoros - World BankInvesting in natural capital for sustainable development in the Comoros  World Bank

Comoros' Assoumani reelected president with 62.7% of votes - Africanews EnglishComoros' Assoumani reelected president with 62.7% of votes  Africanews English

Comoros Supreme Court affirms Azali Assoumani's re-election amid controversy - Anadolu Agency | EnglishComoros Supreme Court affirms Azali Assoumani's re-election amid controversy  Anadolu Agency | English

Comoros opposition challenges president's reelection for 5th term in top court - Anadolu Agency | EnglishComoros opposition challenges president's reelection for 5th term in top court  Anadolu Agency | English

Comoros: 1 dead in post-electoral protests, nighttime curfew in force - Africanews EnglishComoros: 1 dead in post-electoral protests, nighttime curfew in force  Africanews English

France plans to terminate Mayotte’s ‘droit du sol’ - Institute for Security StudiesFrance plans to terminate Mayotte’s ‘droit du sol’  Institute for Security Studies

Comoros holds presidential election, opposition say vote had irregularities - ReutersComoros holds presidential election, opposition say vote had irregularities  Reuters

Comoros Country Economic Memorandum: Boosting Growth for Greater Opportunities - World Bank GroupComoros Country Economic Memorandum: Boosting Growth for Greater Opportunities  World Bank Group

Unrest grips Comoros as opposition rejects president's re-election - FRANCE 24 EnglishUnrest grips Comoros as opposition rejects president's re-election  FRANCE 24 English

OIC General Secretariat Observes Comoros Presidential Elections - Organisation of Islamic CooperationOIC General Secretariat Observes Comoros Presidential Elections  Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

Comoros Holds Presidential Election, Incumbent Largely Expected to Win - Voice of America - VOA NewsComoros Holds Presidential Election, Incumbent Largely Expected to Win  Voice of America - VOA News

Comoros street protests over president's disputed re-election turn deadly - FRANCE 24 EnglishComoros street protests over president's disputed re-election turn deadly  FRANCE 24 English

End to birthright citizenship in France's Mayotte causes dismay in Comoros - FRANCE 24 EnglishEnd to birthright citizenship in France's Mayotte causes dismay in Comoros  FRANCE 24 English

Comoros: Polls open as President Assoumani seeks fourth term - Africanews EnglishComoros: Polls open as President Assoumani seeks fourth term  Africanews English

Ex-coup leader Azali Assoumani wins re-election in disputed Comoros presidential vote - FRANCE 24 EnglishEx-coup leader Azali Assoumani wins re-election in disputed Comoros presidential vote  FRANCE 24 English

Comoros' president wins fourth 5-year term - Anadolu Agency | EnglishComoros' president wins fourth 5-year term  Anadolu Agency | English

Workshop in Comoros to assist the country in improving its efforts to combat IUU fishing | Illegal, Unreported and ... - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsWorkshop in Comoros to assist the country in improving its efforts to combat IUU fishing | Illegal, Unreported and ...  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

SBC Works! Women Leaders in Action for Under-Immunized and Zero-Dose Communities in Comoros - UNICEFSBC Works! Women Leaders in Action for Under-Immunized and Zero-Dose Communities in Comoros  UNICEF

ICC receives Palestine referral from Bangladesh, Bolivia, Comoros, Djibouti and South Africa - JURISTICC receives Palestine referral from Bangladesh, Bolivia, Comoros, Djibouti and South Africa  JURIST

International Solar Alliance President inaugurates 3 demonstration projects in Uganda, Comoros, Mali - ETEnergyWorldInternational Solar Alliance President inaugurates 3 demonstration projects in Uganda, Comoros, Mali  ETEnergyWorld

G-20 | African Union becomes permanent member - The HinduG-20 | African Union becomes permanent member  The Hindu

Comoros Islands Hope for a Fragrant Future - Voice of America - VOA NewsComoros Islands Hope for a Fragrant Future  Voice of America - VOA News

Tensions rise as Comoros opposition demands election be voided - Le MondeTensions rise as Comoros opposition demands election be voided  Le Monde

Comoros: Yellow alert Volcanic eruption DREF Operation-Final report n° MDRKM009 - Comoros - ReliefWebComoros: Yellow alert Volcanic eruption DREF Operation-Final report n° MDRKM009 - Comoros  ReliefWeb

Comoros president tipped to win new term amid partial opposition boycott - ReutersComoros president tipped to win new term amid partial opposition boycott  Reuters

UNICEF Comoros Humanitarian Situation Report No. 1 (Cholera) - 25 February 2024 - Comoros - ReliefWebUNICEF Comoros Humanitarian Situation Report No. 1 (Cholera) - 25 February 2024 - Comoros  ReliefWeb

Comoros vs Ghana highlights: Myziane Maolida goal give di host victory for di 2026 World Cup Qualifier match - BBC.comComoros vs Ghana highlights: Myziane Maolida goal give di host victory for di 2026 World Cup Qualifier match  BBC.com

In the Comoros, President Azali Assoumani is the favorite in an already disputed election - Le MondeIn the Comoros, President Azali Assoumani is the favorite in an already disputed election  Le Monde

Comoros President Assoumani wins disputed re-election - Le MondeComoros President Assoumani wins disputed re-election  Le Monde

Detail - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsDetail  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Comoros: Sustainable and resilient territorial planning for the island of Moheli - Agence française de développement (AFD)Comoros: Sustainable and resilient territorial planning for the island of Moheli  Agence française de développement (AFD)

Comoros' president extends rule after latest poll victory - ReutersComoros' president extends rule after latest poll victory  Reuters

Indian Ocean island nation of Comoros votes for president in Africa's first election of 2024 - The Associated PressIndian Ocean island nation of Comoros votes for president in Africa's first election of 2024  The Associated Press

Comoros ready for tense presidential election on Sunday as Assoumani seeks 4th term - Anadolu Agency | EnglishComoros ready for tense presidential election on Sunday as Assoumani seeks 4th term  Anadolu Agency | English

Xi Jinping congratulates Azali Assoumani on reelection as president of the Comoros - CGTNXi Jinping congratulates Azali Assoumani on reelection as president of the Comoros  CGTN

Technical Assistance Coordination Group reviews Comoros, Timor-Leste post-accession needs - WTO Latest NewsTechnical Assistance Coordination Group reviews Comoros, Timor-Leste post-accession needs  WTO Latest News

Mayotte: Slow-down in migrant crossings from Comoros as protests continue - InfoMigrantsMayotte: Slow-down in migrant crossings from Comoros as protests continue  InfoMigrants

Tension In Comoros After Disputed Vote - Barron'sTension In Comoros After Disputed Vote  Barron's

Comoros Islands 4-2 Central African Republic (17 Nov, 2023) Final Score - ESPN (IN) - ESPN IndiaComoros Islands 4-2 Central African Republic (17 Nov, 2023) Final Score - ESPN (IN)  ESPN India

1 dead, at least 6 injured in post-election unrest in the Indian Ocean island nation of Comoros - The Associated Press1 dead, at least 6 injured in post-election unrest in the Indian Ocean island nation of Comoros  The Associated Press

President Assoumani’s AU leadership puts Comoros on the map - The Africa ReportPresident Assoumani’s AU leadership puts Comoros on the map  The Africa Report

Comoros to hold presidential election on January 14 - Africanews EnglishComoros to hold presidential election on January 14  Africanews English

Comoros top court confirms Assoumani's re-election as president - CGTNComoros top court confirms Assoumani's re-election as president  CGTN

African Development Bank Country Gender Profiles reveal progress in addressing gender discrimination in Comoros ... - African Development BankAfrican Development Bank Country Gender Profiles reveal progress in addressing gender discrimination in Comoros ...  African Development Bank

The Indian Navy reaches Comoros Island! Why it is important for India’s maritime security – Here are the details - The Financial ExpressThe Indian Navy reaches Comoros Island! Why it is important for India’s maritime security – Here are the details  The Financial Express

Post-Election Civil Unrest in Comoros DREF Operation MDRKM010 - Comoros - ReliefWebPost-Election Civil Unrest in Comoros DREF Operation MDRKM010 - Comoros  ReliefWeb

Germany and the Comoros: Bilateral relations - Federal Foreign Office - Auswärtiges AmtGermany and the Comoros: Bilateral relations - Federal Foreign Office  Auswärtiges Amt

Comoros: RSF denounces the abusive judicial proceedings against four journalists - Reporters sans frontièresComoros: RSF denounces the abusive judicial proceedings against four journalists  Reporters sans frontières

Comoros' Supreme Court clears Assoumani for 4th term bid - Africanews EnglishComoros' Supreme Court clears Assoumani for 4th term bid  Africanews English

President's son seen as Comoros leader in waiting - Africanews EnglishPresident's son seen as Comoros leader in waiting  Africanews English

Deputy Secretary Verma's Travel to Mauritius, Comoros, and Seychelles - United States Department of State - Department of StateDeputy Secretary Verma's Travel to Mauritius, Comoros, and Seychelles - United States Department of State  Department of State

Comoros media guide - BBC.comComoros media guide  BBC.com

Message of congratulations from the Chairperson of the African Union Commission to the President of the Union of the ... - African UnionMessage of congratulations from the Chairperson of the African Union Commission to the President of the Union of the ...  African Union

Coup-Prone Comoros Sees Protests Over Voting Irregularities - BloombergCoup-Prone Comoros Sees Protests Over Voting Irregularities  Bloomberg

A mission to validate food safety-related data in the Union of Comoros and Republic of Seychelles | Food safety and ... - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsA mission to validate food safety-related data in the Union of Comoros and Republic of Seychelles | Food safety and ...  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Comoros-flagged cargo ship sinks in Aegean with 14 crew on board - TradeWindsComoros-flagged cargo ship sinks in Aegean with 14 crew on board  TradeWinds

UN human rights chief expresses concerns over human rights in Comoros amid protests against election results - JURISTUN human rights chief expresses concerns over human rights in Comoros amid protests against election results  JURIST

Election rigging claims spark turbulence in Comoros - Institute for Security StudiesElection rigging claims spark turbulence in Comoros  Institute for Security Studies

One killed in post-election clashes in Comoros - Eye on Africa - FRANCE 24 EnglishOne killed in post-election clashes in Comoros - Eye on Africa  FRANCE 24 English

Outlook Grim for Christians in Comoros Following Election - International Christian ConcernOutlook Grim for Christians in Comoros Following Election  International Christian Concern

Internet cut trails post-election protests in Comoros - Benjamindada.comInternet cut trails post-election protests in Comoros  Benjamindada.com

FIFA Rankings: Comoros makes a breakthrough - CAFOnline.comFIFA Rankings: Comoros makes a breakthrough  CAFOnline.com

Women Placed at the Heart of Social Protection Interventions as Real Agents of Change in Comoros - World BankWomen Placed at the Heart of Social Protection Interventions as Real Agents of Change in Comoros  World Bank

Comoros, Timor-Leste formally join WTO during MC13 in Abu Dhabi - WAM - Emirates News AgencyComoros, Timor-Leste formally join WTO during MC13 in Abu Dhabi  WAM - Emirates News Agency

Four Comoros journalists appeal conviction over publicizing of sexual assault allegations - Committee to Protect JournalistsFour Comoros journalists appeal conviction over publicizing of sexual assault allegations  Committee to Protect Journalists

Comoros - inflation rate 1988-2028 - StatistaComoros - inflation rate 1988-2028  Statista

Comoros on the path to ending mother-to-child HIV transmission - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaComoros on the path to ending mother-to-child HIV transmission  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Comoros defeats the odds at the helm of the African Union - Institute for Security StudiesComoros defeats the odds at the helm of the African Union  Institute for Security Studies

Comoros - President Addresses General Debate, 78th Session | UN Web TV - Welcome to the United NationsComoros - President Addresses General Debate, 78th Session | UN Web TV  Welcome to the United Nations