Comoros

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

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Introduction

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
Comoros - Timeline - BBC

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Dozens of sanctioned tankers fly Comoros flag despite government saying they were deregistered - Lloyd's ListDozens of sanctioned tankers fly Comoros flag despite government saying they were deregistered  Lloyd's List

Fight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs - Phys.orgFight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs  Phys.org

Mental Health in the Comoros - The Borgen ProjectMental Health in the Comoros  The Borgen Project

Surviving Cyclone Chido in Comoros: A Story of Hope and Resilience - World BankSurviving Cyclone Chido in Comoros: A Story of Hope and Resilience  World Bank

Encouraging signs from a no-fishing zone in Comoros could inspire others - MongabayEncouraging signs from a no-fishing zone in Comoros could inspire others  Mongabay

Japan-Comoros Summit Meeting (Summary) (Diplomatic Relations) - Prime Minister's Office of JapanJapan-Comoros Summit Meeting (Summary) (Diplomatic Relations)  Prime Minister's Office of Japan

Comoros - Federalism, Autonomy, Unification - BritannicaComoros - Federalism, Autonomy, Unification  Britannica

Comoros 1-0 Zambia (6 Jun, 2025) Final Score - ESPN IndiaComoros 1-0 Zambia (6 Jun, 2025) Final Score  ESPN India

Ticket to Life: Empowering 400 Vulnerable Youth in Comoros for a Brighter Future - WOSMTicket to Life: Empowering 400 Vulnerable Youth in Comoros for a Brighter Future  WOSM

National groups unite for forests in Comoros - Agência de Notícias Brasil-ÁrabeNational groups unite for forests in Comoros  Agência de Notícias Brasil-Árabe

Unveiling the agricultural landscape of the Comoros - Food and Agriculture OrganizationUnveiling the agricultural landscape of the Comoros  Food and Agriculture Organization

Union of the Comoros: Country Climate and Development Report - ReliefWebUnion of the Comoros: Country Climate and Development Report  ReliefWeb

En-échelon Rifting and Origin of the Volcanism in the Comoros - AGU PublicationsEn-échelon Rifting and Origin of the Volcanism in the Comoros  AGU Publications

Comoros look to build on promising showing in 2024 - COSAFAComoros look to build on promising showing in 2024  COSAFA

Burden of malaria in the Comoros, 1990–2021: findings from the global burden of disease study 2021 - FrontiersBurden of malaria in the Comoros, 1990–2021: findings from the global burden of disease study 2021  Frontiers

Comoros Economic Update: An Ocean of Opportunities - Blue Economy as a Driver of Sustainable Growth - World BankComoros Economic Update: An Ocean of Opportunities - Blue Economy as a Driver of Sustainable Growth  World Bank

Comoros marks 50 years of independence amid ongoing dispute over Mayotte - RFIComoros marks 50 years of independence amid ongoing dispute over Mayotte  RFI

Protecting biodiversity in Comoros - UNDPProtecting biodiversity in Comoros  UNDP

Union of Comoros: Technical Assistance Report-Operationalization of the Revised Law on the Resolution of Financial Institutions - International Monetary FundUnion of Comoros: Technical Assistance Report-Operationalization of the Revised Law on the Resolution of Financial Institutions  International Monetary Fund

Insights into the rural livestock farming sector of the Comoros - Food and Agriculture OrganizationInsights into the rural livestock farming sector of the Comoros  Food and Agriculture Organization

A year on, how WTO membership is helping Comoros' economy - The World Economic ForumA year on, how WTO membership is helping Comoros' economy  The World Economic Forum

Comoros accuses EU-sanctioned ship register of fraudulently flagging ships on its behalf - Lloyd's ListComoros accuses EU-sanctioned ship register of fraudulently flagging ships on its behalf  Lloyd's List

Trade Success No.24 - Comoros: The EPA and EU-funded projects, true drivers of growth and innovation for the development of ylang-ylang exports - EEASTrade Success No.24 - Comoros: The EPA and EU-funded projects, true drivers of growth and innovation for the development of ylang-ylang exports  EEAS

Steam Srl’s studies lay foundation for Comoros geothermal roadmap - ThinkGeoEnergySteam Srl’s studies lay foundation for Comoros geothermal roadmap  ThinkGeoEnergy

Comoros faces water shortages – here’s how the small island state is adapting - PreventionWebComoros faces water shortages – here’s how the small island state is adapting  PreventionWeb

In Comoros, UNICEF acts to protect the most vulnerable children from the impacts of extreme weather - UnicefIn Comoros, UNICEF acts to protect the most vulnerable children from the impacts of extreme weather  Unicef

ALECSO participates in High-Level International Conference in Comoros on “Transforming Education” - ??????? ??????? ??????? ? ??????? ? ??????ALECSO participates in High-Level International Conference in Comoros on “Transforming Education”  ??????? ??????? ??????? ? ??????? ? ??????

Protecting biodiversity in Comoros: a vital priority for the country, Africa, and the world - UNDPProtecting biodiversity in Comoros: a vital priority for the country, Africa, and the world  UNDP

Comoros - InventaComoros  Inventa

A bold reform in Comoros: Opening up the rice market to increase food security and catalyze private sector growth - World Bank BlogsA bold reform in Comoros: Opening up the rice market to increase food security and catalyze private sector growth  World Bank Blogs

Comoros Cholera Outbreak - DREF Final Report (MDRKM011) - ReliefWebComoros Cholera Outbreak - DREF Final Report (MDRKM011)  ReliefWeb

Comoros declares week of national mourning in wake of Cyclone Chido - Le Monde.frComoros declares week of national mourning in wake of Cyclone Chido  Le Monde.fr

Anger flares in Comoros as residents endure cost of living and energy crises - RFIAnger flares in Comoros as residents endure cost of living and energy crises  RFI

Tapping the diaspora: Comoros sees remittances as key to sustainable development - United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaTapping the diaspora: Comoros sees remittances as key to sustainable development  United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

AFCON 2025 Draw: Morocco to start Africa Cup of Nations as host in a group with Mali, Zambia and Comoros - SportstarAFCON 2025 Draw: Morocco to start Africa Cup of Nations as host in a group with Mali, Zambia and Comoros  Sportstar

Phases of Magmatism and Tectonics Along the Madagascar-Comoros Volcanic Chain, and Synchronous Changes in the Kinematics of the Lwandle and Somalia Plates - AGU PublicationsPhases of Magmatism and Tectonics Along the Madagascar-Comoros Volcanic Chain, and Synchronous Changes in the Kinematics of the Lwandle and Somalia Plates  AGU Publications

Comoros ruling party wins parliamentary elections, opposition rejects results - ReutersComoros ruling party wins parliamentary elections, opposition rejects results  Reuters

Fight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs - Caledonian RecordFight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs  Caledonian Record

Coastal diagnosis and coastal protection projects in the Comoros - EgisCoastal diagnosis and coastal protection projects in the Comoros  Egis

Comoros - General DebateComoros  General Debate

Attackers fire on Comoros-flagged ship in Red Sea near Yemen - Baird MaritimeAttackers fire on Comoros-flagged ship in Red Sea near Yemen  Baird Maritime

Island nation of Comoros votes in 2nd round of parliamentary elections - Anadolu AjansiIsland nation of Comoros votes in 2nd round of parliamentary elections  Anadolu Ajansi

Tables turned as Comoros offers lifeline to Mayotte's cyclone survivors - RFITables turned as Comoros offers lifeline to Mayotte's cyclone survivors  RFI

France and Comoros clash over migrants lost in Mayotte cyclone disaster - RFIFrance and Comoros clash over migrants lost in Mayotte cyclone disaster  RFI

Cabo Verde and Comoros lead African SIDs in building climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economies - United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaCabo Verde and Comoros lead African SIDs in building climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economies  United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

PLA Support Base in Djibouti participates in 50th anniversary of Comoros' independence - China's Ministry of National DefensePLA Support Base in Djibouti participates in 50th anniversary of Comoros' independence  China's Ministry of National Defense

Fight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs - The Moore County NewsFight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs  The Moore County News

The Comoros is among the world's top producers of the delicate and sweet-smelling ylang-ylang flower used in perfumes like the famous Chanel No 5 - IslanderNews.comThe Comoros is among the world's top producers of the delicate and sweet-smelling ylang-ylang flower used in perfumes like the famous Chanel No 5  IslanderNews.com

Community-Led Development in Comoros Driving Progress - The Borgen ProjectCommunity-Led Development in Comoros Driving Progress  The Borgen Project

ITFC extends trade finance to Uzbekistan and Comoros totalling US$63.25mn - Global Trade ReviewITFC extends trade finance to Uzbekistan and Comoros totalling US$63.25mn  Global Trade Review

Comoros faces first ICSID claim - Global Arbitration ReviewComoros faces first ICSID claim  Global Arbitration Review

Comoros president Assoumani announces plans to hand power to son - RFIComoros president Assoumani announces plans to hand power to son  RFI

Comoros Cholera Outbreak - DREF Operational Update #2 (MDRKM011) - ReliefWebComoros Cholera Outbreak - DREF Operational Update #2 (MDRKM011)  ReliefWeb

Comoros president says a 'child' will replace him, opponents see succession plan - ReutersComoros president says a 'child' will replace him, opponents see succession plan  Reuters

Island hopping: Why Azerbaijan’s meddling in the Comoros should worry the EU - European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)Island hopping: Why Azerbaijan’s meddling in the Comoros should worry the EU  European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

AUC Chairperson Message on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Union of the Comoros - African UnionAUC Chairperson Message on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Union of the Comoros  African Union

The thrilling under-the-radar alternative to Mauritius - The TimesThe thrilling under-the-radar alternative to Mauritius  The Times

PM Abiy Ahmed Holds Bilateral Talks with Comoros President - fanamc.comPM Abiy Ahmed Holds Bilateral Talks with Comoros President  fanamc.com

Comoros mobilizes national stakeholders to validate its cultural policy review - UNESCOComoros mobilizes national stakeholders to validate its cultural policy review  UNESCO

Strengthening Food Safety: FAO Training Program Concludes in Comoros - Food and Agriculture OrganizationStrengthening Food Safety: FAO Training Program Concludes in Comoros  Food and Agriculture Organization

IITA strengthens collaboration with Comoros Ministry of Agriculture - CGIARIITA strengthens collaboration with Comoros Ministry of Agriculture  CGIAR

Post-Election Civil Unrest in Comoros DREF Final Report (MDRKM010) - ReliefWebPost-Election Civil Unrest in Comoros DREF Final Report (MDRKM010)  ReliefWeb

Fight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs - Citizen TribuneFight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs  Citizen Tribune

Voters in Comoros head to polls to elect 33-seat parliament - VOA - Voice of America English NewsVoters in Comoros head to polls to elect 33-seat parliament  VOA - Voice of America English News

Fight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs - hendersondispatch.comFight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs  hendersondispatch.com

Comoros president Assoumani denies he intends to hand power to son - ReutersComoros president Assoumani denies he intends to hand power to son  Reuters

EU Sanctions Operator of the Comoros and Gabon Flag Registries - The Maritime ExecutiveEU Sanctions Operator of the Comoros and Gabon Flag Registries  The Maritime Executive

Fight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs - KPCNewsFight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs  KPCNews

Fight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs - Northeast Mississippi Daily JournalFight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs  Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

At least 25 killed after traffickers capsize boat off Comoros: IOM - Al JazeeraAt least 25 killed after traffickers capsize boat off Comoros: IOM  Al Jazeera

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Receives Comorian Counterpart and Affirms Commitment to Strengthening Bilateral Relations – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of IRAQ - ????? ???????? ????????Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Receives Comorian Counterpart and Affirms Commitment to Strengthening Bilateral Relations – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of IRAQ  ????? ???????? ????????

Axian Telecom Invests $82M to Expand 4G in Madagascar, Comoros & Tanzania - TechAfrica NewsAxian Telecom Invests $82M to Expand 4G in Madagascar, Comoros & Tanzania  TechAfrica News

Fight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs - Columbia Gorge NewsFight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs  Columbia Gorge News

Waves of Inspiration, A Comoros Childhood and Its Ocean Legacy - International Union for Conservation of NatureWaves of Inspiration, A Comoros Childhood and Its Ocean Legacy  International Union for Conservation of Nature

Comoros president says media misreported comments about his succession plans - RFIComoros president says media misreported comments about his succession plans  RFI

Comoros to hold parliamentary elections on Jan. 12 - ReutersComoros to hold parliamentary elections on Jan. 12  Reuters

Fight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs - Vincennes Sun-CommercialFight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs  Vincennes Sun-Commercial

Fight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs - eNCAFight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs  eNCA

Fight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs - The Moore County News-PressFight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs  The Moore County News-Press

Comoros declares week of national mourning after Cyclone Chido - Arab NewsComoros declares week of national mourning after Cyclone Chido  Arab News

Fight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs - fox41yakima.comFight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs  fox41yakima.com

2024 News items - DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes Comoros as 165th WTO member - World Trade Organization2024 News items - DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes Comoros as 165th WTO member  World Trade Organization

Comoros accused of expropriating investment - African Law & BusinessComoros accused of expropriating investment  African Law & Business

Comoros holds a parliamentary election boycotted by some opposition parties - AP NewsComoros holds a parliamentary election boycotted by some opposition parties  AP News

Comoros islands Royal links and presidential ties helped Terminals Holding win Moroni airport deal - Africa IntelligenceComoros islands Royal links and presidential ties helped Terminals Holding win Moroni airport deal  Africa Intelligence

Fight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs - Sunnyside SunFight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs  Sunnyside Sun

Doumbia double helps Mali stun Comoros to revive World Cup hopes - cafonline.comDoumbia double helps Mali stun Comoros to revive World Cup hopes  cafonline.com

UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Comoros on Independence Day - mofa.gov.aeUAE President, VPs congratulate President of Comoros on Independence Day  mofa.gov.ae

Fight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs - Ashley County LedgerFight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs  Ashley County Ledger

Teenager Ali Aboubacar earns first Comoros call-up for World Cup qualifiers - cafonline.comTeenager Ali Aboubacar earns first Comoros call-up for World Cup qualifiers  cafonline.com

2024 News items - Comoros WTO accession package ready for formal adoption at MC13 - World Trade Organization2024 News items - Comoros WTO accession package ready for formal adoption at MC13  World Trade Organization

Fight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs - thedigitalcourier.comFight to save last forests of the Comoros unites farmers, NGOs  thedigitalcourier.com

Homemade Comorian Fast Food at Marseille’s Cha’houla %%sep%% - Culinary BackstreetsHomemade Comorian Fast Food at Marseille’s Cha’houla %%sep%%  Culinary Backstreets

Comoros celebrates 50 years of independence with Siacom 2025 - Capmad.comComoros celebrates 50 years of independence with Siacom 2025  Capmad.com

France accuses Comoros of 'clandestine plot' to occupy cyclone-hit Mayotte using migrants - africanews.comFrance accuses Comoros of 'clandestine plot' to occupy cyclone-hit Mayotte using migrants  africanews.com

AFCON 2025 draw: Hosts Morocco start against Comoros, Ivory Coast in group with Cameroon - The New York TimesAFCON 2025 draw: Hosts Morocco start against Comoros, Ivory Coast in group with Cameroon  The New York Times

South Africa v Comoros | Match Highlights | COSAFA Cup - supersport.comSouth Africa v Comoros | Match Highlights | COSAFA Cup  supersport.com

Comoros: African Development Bank grants over 9 million euros for digitizing the Comorian economy - afdb.orgComoros: African Development Bank grants over 9 million euros for digitizing the Comorian economy  afdb.org

Ministers approve WTO membership of Comoros and Timor-Leste at MC13 - World Trade OrganizationMinisters approve WTO membership of Comoros and Timor-Leste at MC13  World Trade Organization

FAR Detachment Takes Part in Comoros' 50th Independence Day Anniversary - | Maroc.maFAR Detachment Takes Part in Comoros' 50th Independence Day Anniversary  | Maroc.ma