• More convenient are large ferries (two or three per week) from Moroni to Foumboni on Moheli. (explorra.com)
  • The regime installed in the Comoros transformed Moroni (Capital city)) into a hub helping the circumvention of sanctions against the apartheid regime in South Africa. (blackagendareport.com)
  • National or individual island authorities used various detention facilities as deemed appropriate, and detainees could be transferred from either Anjouan or Moheli to the national prison in Moroni, depending upon the nature of their offenses. (state.gov)
  • Detainees and prisoners normally received a single meal per day consisting of 1.8 ounces of rice and one egg (Moroni) or red beans when available (Anjouan). (state.gov)
  • The capital of Comoros is Moroni. (thediplomaticinsight.com)
  • When the Good Chaplain visited the capitol, Moroni, on the island of Grande Comore, when he deployed to Africa in 2010-2011. (victoriaterrinoni.org)
  • The Territorial Assembly of the Comoros vote the transfer from the capital of Dzaoudzi (Mayotte) to Moroni (Grande Comore). (infochretienne.com)
  • Air travel is available from Moroni on Grande Comore to Dzaoudzi on Mohéli, Bambari on Anjouan, and Moka on Grande Comore. (travelsmaps.com)
  • In the Union of Comoros, visits and technical meetings were held with academic institutions, consumer associations, and food business operators in the islands of Moroni, Moheli, and Anjouan. (foodsafetyafrica.net)
  • Air Comores International -- Moroni, Union of the Comoros based international airline. (flyaow.com)
  • The Shirazis of the Comoros, 138,000 people with Iranian heritage, are one of the largest ethnic group inhabiting the archipelago nation of Comoros near the east African coast and they represent 17% of the total population of the Comoros. (wikipedia.org)
  • On the Comoros archipelago, where falciparum malaria re- suggests that islands are prime targets for elimination inter- mains a major public health problem because of spread of ventions. (cdc.gov)
  • 1 of 4 islands in the Comoros archipelago. (cdc.gov)
  • tion genetics analysis by using multilocus microsatellite and Several molecular epidemiologic studies have shown resistance genotyping of Plasmodium falciparum sampled that P. falciparum populations are more or less homo- from each island of the archipelago. (cdc.gov)
  • Our fi ndings suggest that malaria elimina- graphic isolation may be more relevant on islands than tion interventions should be implemented simultaneously on within continents, the role of parasite genetic structure in the entire archipelago rather than restricted to 1 island and malaria-endemic archipelagos or among malaria-endemic demonstrate the necessity for specifi c chemoresistance islands and the nearest continent remains unknown. (cdc.gov)
  • Analysis of malaria epidemi- hope for malaria elimination from selected areas to which it ology in Comoros archipelago, where a limited malaria is endemic, and the feasibility of elimination has become a elimination program is ongoing, may help to answer this topic of research ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Each island in the archipelago elected its own president and a new union president took office in May 2002. (explorra.com)
  • To extinguish any attempt at solving the very serious problems of underdevelopment faced by this Comoros archipelago island. (blackagendareport.com)
  • But who can forget that Mayotte's problems are rooted in colonial history and neocolonialism maintained, despite the departmentalization in this island of the Comoros archipelago? (blackagendareport.com)
  • The immigration of Comorians to metropolitan France and to the island of the Réunion is most significant, with an emigrated population larger than that of the archipelago itself. (blackagendareport.com)
  • The archipelago of the Comoros in the Indian Ocean, composed of the islands of Mayotte, Anjouan, Moheli, and Grand Comore declared independence from France on 6 July 1975. (onlinegk.com)
  • AZALI won the 2002 federal presidential election as president from Grand Comore Island, and each island in the archipelago elected its president. (onlinegk.com)
  • If it is indisputable that the four islands forming the Comoros archipelago have a geography and a large part of their population in common, it is necessary to briefly return to the history of the archipelago to understand the tensions between Mayotte and its neighbors. (infochretienne.com)
  • Comoros Archipelago, 2022. (infochretienne.com)
  • At VIII e century, the islands were populated by Bantu farmers and fishermen from Africa as well as Malagasy traders and Austronesians from the indonesian archipelago . (infochretienne.com)
  • Affected by violent disturbances (looting, raids of slaves, etc.), the islands were baptized "the archipelago of the battling sultans" . (infochretienne.com)
  • Tired of these quarrels, the Sultan of Mayotte, Andrian Tsouli, seeks the support of a foreign power in order to consolidate his political base in the most Malagasy island of the archipelago. (infochretienne.com)
  • Contrary to popular belief, the Comoros archipelago never constituted a political entity before the French presence. (infochretienne.com)
  • The tiny archipelago is made up of nine islands, and each one is quite different from the others. (travelsmaps.com)
  • The Comoros are a volcanic archipelago located in the Indian Ocean. (travelsmaps.com)
  • The earliest recorded European contact with the islands occurred sometime after 1425 when Portuguese explorers reached their southern archipelago. (travelsmaps.com)
  • The Comoros, officially the Union of the Comoros, is an archipelago island nation in the Indian Ocean, located off the eastern coast of Africa, on the northern end of the Mozambique Channel, between northeastern Mozambique and northwestern Madagascar. (baptistfriends.org)
  • The country officially consists of the four islands in the volcanic Comoros archipelago: northwestermost Grande Comore or Ngazidja, Moheli or Mwali, Anjouan or Nzwani, and southeastermost Mayotte or Maore, as well as many smaller islands. (baptistfriends.org)
  • The Comoros archipelago, situated in the Mozambique Channel, has a host of complex security issues that make it very relevant. (ceaps.info)
  • One of the four islands of the archipelago (Mayotte, or Mahoré) voted in a controversial referendum in 1974 to remain under French rule. (ceaps.info)
  • Thanks to French financial assistance, the island has a per-capita GDP that is ten times greater than the other islands of the archipelago. (ceaps.info)
  • The Comoros is a small archipelago located off the east coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. (gems.travel)
  • The Comoros islands -- Anjouan, Grande Comore and Moheli -- have endured years of grinding poverty and political turmoil, including about 20 coups or attempted coups, since independence from France in 1975. (africanews.com)
  • 5. (SBU) The hoped-for direct meeting between President Sambi and the "opposition" island executives of Grande Comore and Moheli never happened. (jcvignoli.com)
  • The Ngazidja or Shingazidja dialect is spoken on Grande Comore, Maore or Shimaore is mainly spoken on Mayotte, Ndzwani or Shindzwani - on Anjouan and Mwali or Shimwali - on Moheli. (african-languages.com)
  • Comoros has endured 20 coups or attempted coups since gaining independence from France in 1975. (explorra.com)
  • The day is observed to celebrate Comoros and commemorates the country's independence from France in 1975. (thediplomaticinsight.com)
  • The islands only recently gained their independence from France in 1975. (victoriaterrinoni.org)
  • Since their independence from France in 1975, the Islands of Comoros have experienced various political problems with two of the islands, Anjouan and Moheli, declaring self independence in 1997. (klganju.com)
  • Ostensibly freed from French colonial rule in 1975, the independence of the Comoros did not exactly signify a clean break. (ceaps.info)
  • Comoros became independent of France in 1975. (wtng.info)
  • he initiated the 2000 Fomboni Accords, a power-sharing agreement in which the federal presidency rotates among the three islands, and each island maintains its local government. (onlinegk.com)
  • A return flight between the islands costs between €75 (Air Services Comores) and €85 (Comores Aviation). (explorra.com)
  • Past surveillance on each of the 4 Comorian islands. (cdc.gov)
  • Though in the contested island of Mayotte the sole official language is French, the "Union of the Comoros" has three official languages: Comorian (Shikomor), Arabic and French. (baptistfriends.org)
  • the latter has vetoed United Nations Security Council resolutions that would affirm Comorian sovereignty over the island. (baptistfriends.org)
  • Travelers who reach the Comoros with sailing yachts are advised to complete the customs formalities in the Comorian port of entry before traveling to the interior of the island. (thefreegeography.com)
  • The Comorian franc is firmly linked to the euro, which is also legal tender in the Comoros. (thefreegeography.com)
  • One of the world's poorest countries, Comoros is made up of three islands that have inadequate transportation links, a young and rapidly increasing population, and few natural resources. (explorra.com)
  • One of the world's poorest and smallest economies, the Comoros is made up of three islands that are hampered by inadequate transportation links, a young and rapidly increasing population, and few natural resources. (onlinegk.com)
  • Prosecutors in the Comoros on Thursday sought a life sentence for former president Ahmed Abdallah Sambi who was tried in absentia for high treason. (africanews.com)
  • AZALI stepped down in 2006 and President SAMBI was elected to office as president from Anjouan. (onlinegk.com)
  • Even Anjouanese participants called on Sambi not to remain in office, saying they did not want another of their island's sons to lead the Comoros into crisis. (jcvignoli.com)
  • For scale, the distance from Karthala to the south end of Mayotte Island is ~240 km. (si.edu)
  • Historically, the determination of the inhabitants of the island of Mayotte, known as the Mahorais, to achieve permanent anchorage within the French Republic predates the period of decolonization. (infochretienne.com)
  • Shirazi established themselves on the following islands: Lamu Kenya, Pemba Zanzibar, Mafia and Kilqa Kiswani all in Tanzania and Comoros. (wikipedia.org)
  • Zanzibar is a beautiful island located off the coast of Tanzania. (travelsmaps.com)
  • Other countries near to the Comoros are Tanzania to the northwest and the Seychelles to the northeast. (baptistfriends.org)
  • The flag of the Union of the Comoros was adopted in 2001. (flagpoles.co.uk)
  • In 2007, Mohamed BACAR effected Anjouan's de-facto secession from the Union of Comoros, refusing to step down when Comoros' other islands held legitimate elections in July. (onlinegk.com)
  • The African Union (AU) initially attempted to resolve the political crisis by applying sanctions and a naval blockade to Anjouan, but in March 2008 the AU and Comoran soldiers seized the island. (onlinegk.com)
  • The other three islands, Grande Comore, Anjouan, and Moheli, voted for the referendum and formed the Union of the Comoros. (victoriaterrinoni.org)
  • On September 22, 2022, Assoumani Azali, the President of the Union of the Comoros recalled during the 77th Ordinary Session of the United Nations General Assembly the territorial dispute between his country and France concerning the island of Mayotte. (infochretienne.com)
  • On September 22, 2022, Assoumani Azali, the President of the Union of the Comoros recalled during 77 e Ordinary session of the United Nations General Assembly on territorial dispute which opposes his country to France concerning the island of Mayotte. (infochretienne.com)
  • Activities commenced last November in the Union of Comoros and Seychelles, where focal points underwent comprehensive training on the food control system assessment tool and the data collection process. (foodsafetyafrica.net)
  • This report will be thoroughly reviewed by the Competent Authorities involved in the data collection and will receive endorsement during a final workshop scheduled for the end of July in the Union of Comoros and September in Seychelles. (foodsafetyafrica.net)
  • Union of the Comoros, a beautiful paradise island nation in the Indian Ocean. (klganju.com)
  • No individual island ever obtained international recognition as a sovereign nation and in the year 2000 the local island governments finally agreed to create a Union, where each individual island keeps their own local government and President, as a member state of the Union. (klganju.com)
  • The creation of the Union of Comoros, initiated by the "Accord for reconciliation in Comoros" was overseen by the Organisation of African Union as well as the United Nations. (klganju.com)
  • The Union of Comoros is the internationally recognized nation and it is the Union government that maintains all diplomatic relationships with the international community, while the individual member states keep ample powers to govern most of their own local affairs. (klganju.com)
  • However, the government of the Union of the Comoros (or its predecessors, since independence) has never administered the island of Mayotte, which France administers as an overseas collectivity. (baptistfriends.org)
  • The "Union of the Comoros" is the only state to be a member of all of the following: African Union, Francophonie, Organisation of the Islamic Conference, Arab League and Indian Ocean Commission. (baptistfriends.org)
  • Coups have resulted from frustration that power has been unfairly concentrated on the largest island, Grand Comore, as have a number of separatist attempts by the islands of Moheli and Anjouan, the latest of which was eventually crushed with the aid of an intervention by African Union forces in 2008. (ceaps.info)
  • A new constitution in 2001 created the Union of the Comoros, giving greater autonomy to each of the islands. (ceaps.info)
  • The island remaining under French rule, Mayotte, is now a French Overseas Department, and an outermost region of the European Union. (ceaps.info)
  • This huge gap in wealth and has resulted in waves of largely illegal migration from the Union of the Comoros to Mayotte (a visa is required), with people seeking jobs, medical care, and/or a generally better life. (ceaps.info)
  • constitution outlined specific Union (central) and island powers and authorities. (jcvignoli.com)
  • the Union said the island "presidents" were unnecessary and costly. (jcvignoli.com)
  • AZALI won the 2002 federal presidential election as president of the Union of the Comoros from Grande Comore Island, which held the first four-year term. (flagcounter.com)
  • The Shirazi people are notable for helping establish Sunni Islam in Comoros, and the wealth they accumulated from trading commodities and slaves. (wikipedia.org)
  • The crescent, stars and green color represent Islam which is the dominant religion of Comoros. (colorfastflags.com)
  • The referendum also designated Islam as the state religion and granted the president power to eliminate the three vice presidents - one from each island. (victoriaterrinoni.org)
  • As the United Nations granted membership to the Comoros, its General Assembly also recognized Comoran claims to the island. (ceaps.info)
  • While it is true that the 1974 referendum was pronounced locally with 2/3 votes for remaining part of France, the agreements of 15 June 1973 explicitly explained that the results of this referendum on December 22, 1974, should have been considered on a global basis and not on an island-by-island basis. (blackagendareport.com)
  • Since then, the imbalances between Mayotte and Anjouan, and the integration of Mayotte as a department, mean that Mayotte accounts for a large proportion of illegal immigration to France, and almost half of all deportations. (blackagendareport.com)
  • Just like Independence Day in the United States, Comoros National Day marks the day the islands gained their independence from France. (victoriaterrinoni.org)
  • Understandably complicated relations between Comoros and France were set aside to overcome this issue, with a military cooperation agreement reached between the two countries, aimed at enhancing the protection of the territorial waters of Comoros. (ceaps.info)
  • After the colonization of Comoros by France that appeared in the 19th century, the Latin alphabet was introduced and modified. (african-languages.com)
  • Mayotte numbers, which had a shared numbering plan with Comoros, changed to conform to the France system. (wtng.info)
  • Since then, political instability has been maintained in the Comoros, which is the 21st poorest country in the world. (blackagendareport.com)
  • Since independence, Comoros has endured political instability through realized and attempted coups. (onlinegk.com)
  • Koki Prison on Anjouan held 90 inmates. (state.gov)
  • The Anjouan prison held three adult female prisoners in a separate area and no minors. (state.gov)
  • They imprisoned him for two years when he returned to the island, for converting, but eventually let out of prison and became a well-known member of the community. (victoriaterrinoni.org)
  • The French government began operation Wuambushu, meaning take back, to force these migrants to return to their home country, but the Comoros Islands refuses to readmit them. (blackagendareport.com)
  • With three islands under the control of the government (Grand Comore, Moheli and Anjouan), the country has always been faced with the challenge of maintaining unity and the perception of an even balance of power. (ceaps.info)
  • A poll of gender experts , for example, found Comoros to be the best country in the Arab world to be a woman. (ceaps.info)
  • Prior to 2007, country code +269 was shared by the islands of Comoros and Mayotte. (wtng.info)
  • There is an effort by Comoros carrier ComoreTel to create an international toll free service using its conventional country code, and a special area code: +269-800. (wtng.info)
  • The four stripes, and also the four stars, represent the four main islands of the nation: Moheli, Mayotte, Anjouan and Grande Comore. (flagpoles.co.uk)
  • The four colors - yellow, white, red and blue - symbolize the four islands of the nation (Moheli, Mayotte, Anjouan and Grand Comore. (colorfastflags.com)
  • At 862 square miles, the Comoros is the third-smallest African nation by area. (baptistfriends.org)
  • The Comoros is a culturally rich nation, with a diverse mix of African, Arab, and French influences. (gems.travel)
  • Visas are issued by the immigration authorities or by the diplomatic missions of the Comoros, such as in Paris, Antananarivo or Cairo. (thefreegeography.com)
  • A new constitution was passed in July 2018, which allowed for two consecutive five-year presidential terms and abolished the island specific vice presidents. (flagcounter.com)
  • Mayotte: why is this French department claimed by the Comoros? (infochretienne.com)
  • The island became a French colony in 1843. (infochretienne.com)
  • The French protectorate was established on the other three islands in 1886 and these were erected as French colonies in 1912, nearly 70 years after Mayotte. (infochretienne.com)
  • But it is not just such meddling by the French government and some of its citizens that has threatened the stability of the Comoros. (ceaps.info)
  • The Comoros Franc is part of the French currency area and is issued by its own central bank. (thefreegeography.com)
  • 5. Unique Cuisine: The Comoros is home to a variety of unique and delicious cuisines, from traditional African dishes to French-influenced fare. (gems.travel)
  • Former Prime Minister Bolero, head of the Mohelian delegation, declared, "if Sambi's referendum passes, he will only be president of Grande Comore and Anjouan. (jcvignoli.com)
  • Under the new constitution, the incumbent president can run for a second term against candidates from the next island in line for the rotation. (flagcounter.com)
  • At the proclamation of the independence of the Comoros, Ali Soilih led a socialist government and claimed the restitution of Mayotte. (blackagendareport.com)
  • Last week, Denmark reached an agreement with the government of Greenland, which is an autonomous Danish territory, to fund improvements to airports on the island. (worldpoliticsreview.com)
  • The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Pakistan Zahid Hafeez Chaudri wished the people and government of Comoros on the occasion of their independence. (thediplomaticinsight.com)
  • With its pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and unique wildlife, the Comoros is an ideal destination for travelers seeking a unique and unforgettable experience. (gems.travel)
  • The Comoros is an ideal destination for travelers seeking a unique and unforgettable experience. (gems.travel)
  • Since independence, the Comoros has experienced at least twenty coups and attempted coups. (ceaps.info)
  • As if these problems were not enough, the threat of Somali piracy, thankfully now in decline, also reached the Mozambique Channel and Comoros. (ceaps.info)
  • centuries of Communist Party filosofie in Moldova broker not held with Philosophical first islands and a information of dignified codes in 2009. (tassenkuchenblog.de)
  • Unlike the previous periods in which African captives were usually taken to Persian Gulf areas to work primarily as domestic laborers, by the nineteenth century, most slaves were being utilized on the vast clove and plantations on the East African coast and offshore islands. (wikipedia.org)
  • There is a boat that runs from Chindini, on the southern coast of Grand Comore, to Hoani, on the northern coast of Moheli. (explorra.com)
  • There is also a boat that runs from the east coast of Grand Comore to Anjouan. (explorra.com)
  • The interest is also increasing for Comoros as an offshore tax haven, with several attractive laws being passed related to offshore banking, insurance, trusts, online gaming and mutual funds. (klganju.com)
  • Comoros national subscriber numbers were expanded from 6 to 7 digits on 30 June 2008 for mobile and fixed services alike, as an apparent splash cut without permissive period. (wtng.info)
  • In perpetual competition, these monarchs regularly organize military expeditions from one island against another. (infochretienne.com)