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Comoros: Gunbattle Near Military Camp Kills Several
VOA, 29 March 2019
Four people died Thursday in a gunfight at a military camp in Comoros where police had detained an opposition presidential candidate. VOA's Swahili service said at least seven… Read more »
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Comoros: Tight Race Expected As the Comoros Heads to the Polls
DW, 24 March 2019
On Sunday, Comorians will vote for a new president. Although the list of opposition candidates has thinned noticeably, victory for incumbent President Azali Assoumani is far from… Read more »
Tensions as Comoros Chooses New Leader
As Comorians vote for a new president, analysts say although the list of opposition candidates has noticeably been reduced, a victory for incumbent Azali Assoumani is far from certain.
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Comoros: Opposition Holds Breath Ahead of Comoros Presidential Polls
RFI, 21 March 2019
Campaigning wraps up on Friday for elections in Comoros with President Azali Assoumani looking to secure another term in office against 11 opposition contenders. Sunday's polls are… Read more »
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Comoros: Mysterious Uprising in the Comoros Islands
DW, 26 October 2018
Clashes lasting several days between armed rebels and government troops took place on the Comoros Island of Anjouan. No concrete demands were made and residents are wondering who… Read more »
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Comoros: Yes Vote in Comoros Referendum Gives President More Power
DW, 1 August 2018
The president of the Comoro Islands, Azali Assoumani, has won a mandate to simplify the political system in the Indian Ocean archipelago -- and expand his own powers. Read more »
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Protesters barricaded roads with tree trunks and clashed with soldiers in Comoros Monday as they demonstrated against President Azali Assoumani's attempt to extend term limits, ... Read more »
