Comoros - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Comoros, it was name derives from the Arabic al qamar, meaning "the moon". The Government system in this country is the federal presidential republic type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 3 islands; Anjouan (Ndzuwani), Grande Comore (N'gazidja), Moheli (Mwali)
National symbols
Four five-pointed stars and crescent moon.
The flag
The National flag of Comoros has .
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The National Anthem
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More about the government of Comoros
| Date of Independence | 6 July 1975 (from France) |
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| National holiday | Independence Day, 6 July (1975) |
| Legal system | mixed legal system of Islamic religious law, the French civil code of 1975, and customary law |
| International law organization participation | has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; accepts ICCt jurisdiction |
| Constitution | |
| History | Previous 1996, 2001; newest adopted 30 July 2018 |
| Amendment process | Proposed by the president of the union or supported by at least one third of the Assembly of the Union membership; adoption requires approval by at least three-quarters majority of the total Assembly membership or approval in a referendum |
| Citizenship | |
| Citizenship by birth | no |
| Citizenship by descent only | at least one parent must be a citizen of the Comoros |
| Dual citizenship recognized | no |
| Residency requirement for naturalization | 10 years |
| Executive Branch | |
| Chief of state | President AZALI Assoumani (since 26 May 2016) |
| Head of government | President AZALI Assoumani (since 26 May 2016) |
| Cabinet | Council of Ministers appointed by the president |
| Election/appointment process | president directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term |
| Most recent election date | 14 January 2024 |
| Election results | 2024: AZALI Assoumani reelected president in first round - AZALI Assoumani (CRC) 63%, SALIM ISSA Abdallah (PJ) 20.3%, DAOUDOU Abdallah Mohamed (Orange Party) 5.9%, Bourhane HAMIDOU (independent) 5.1% 2019: AZALI Assoumani elected president in first round - AZALI Assoumani (CRC) 60.8%, Ahamada MAHAMOUDOU (PJ) 14.6%, Mouigni Baraka Said SOILIHI (independent) 5.6%, other 19% |
| Expected date of next election | 2029 |
| Legislative branch | |
| Legislature name | Assembly of the Union (Assemblée de l'Union) |
| Legislative structure | Unicameral |
| Number of seats | 33 (all directly elected) |
| Electoral system | Plurality/majority |
| Scope of elections | Full renewal |
| Term in office | 5 years |
| Most recent election date | 1/12/2025 to 2/16/2025 |
| Parties elected and seats per party | Convention for the Renewal of the Comoros (CRC) (31); Other (2) |
| Percentage of women in chamber | 15.2% |
| Expected date of next election | January 2030 |
| Judicial branch | |
| Highest court(s) | Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (consists of 7 judges) |
| Judge selection and term of office | Supreme Court judges - selection and term of office NA |
| Subordinate courts | Court of Appeals (in Moroni); Tribunal de première instance; island village (community) courts; religious courts |
| Diplomatic representation in the US | |
| Chief of mission | Ambassador Issimail CHANFI (since 23 December 2020); note - also Permanent Representative to the UN |
| Chancery | Permanent Mission to the UN, 866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 495, New York, NY 10017 |
| Telephone | [1] (212) 750-1637 |
| FAX | [1] (212) 750-1657 |
| Email address and website | [email protected] https://www.un.int/comoros/ |
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| Embassy | The US does not have an embassy in Comoros; the US Ambassador to Madagascar is accredited to Comoros |
Key Political parties and their leaders in Comoros
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