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Clock ticking for Comoros ahead of 2027 Indian Ocean Island Games

Moments after his appointment as chairman of the Comoros organising committee for the 2027 Indian Ocean Island Games (IOIG), Mohamed Issimaila spoke candidly about the challenges facing his country as hosts.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 25, 2024

Comoros President's Attacker Found Dead In Prison: Prosecutor

A man who attacked Comoros President Azali Assoumani with a knife, wounding him slightly, has been found dead in prison in unclear circumstances, the public prosecutor said on Saturday.

International Business Times · Sep 14, 2024

The president of Comoros was 'slightly injured' in a knife attack, his office says

Authorities say the president of the Indian Ocean island nation of Comoros has been “slightly injured” in a knife attack while attending the funeral of a religious leader

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2024

Comoros Top Court Confirms President Assoumani's Re-election

The Comoros' supreme court on Wednesday confirmed the re-election of President Azali Assoumani, whose victory in a disputed vote last week was followed by deadly protests.

International Business Times · Jan 24, 2024

Comoros Post-election Clashes Turn Deadly As Opposition Calls Protest

The post election crisis in the Comoros has intensified with the first reported death in street violence and a call from the opposition for a national day of protest on Friday against the "masquerade" of President Azali Assoumani's victory.

International Business Times · Jan 18, 2024

Tensions As Comoros Opposition Demands Vote Annulment

Opposition leaders in the Comoros demanded Wednesday that this week's presidential election be declared void, as police fired tear gas on protesters angered at the re-election of President Azali Assoumani.

International Business Times · Jan 17, 2024

Azali Assoumani, The Comoros' Putschist Turned President

The president of the Comoros, Azali Assoumani, is a former coup leader who later became a civilian ruler, the chairman of the African Union and another African leader who changed the constitution to allow him to stand for an extra term.

International Business Times · Jan 16, 2024

Comoros Leader Assoumani Re-elected As Opposition Cries Foul

Former coup leader Azali Assoumani won re-election Tuesday in the first round of an already disputed presidential vote in the Comoros, an Indian Ocean island chain, dismissing a low turnout and allegations of fraud.

International Business Times · Jan 16, 2024

Tension In Comoros After Disputed Vote

Political tension was running high in the Comoros on Monday, with violent incidents reported one day after the Indian Ocean island nation held a presidential vote.

International Business Times · Jan 15, 2024

Comoros votes for president as opposition decries election fraud

Voters in Comoros cast their ballots in a presidential election on Sunday, Africa's first of 2024. Incumbent President Azali Assoumani said he was confident of a first-round victory, while the opposition alleged electoral fraud.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 14, 2024