Comoros - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Comoros, it was name derives from the Arabic designation "Juzur al Qamar" meaning "Islands of 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; national colors: green, white.

The flag
The National flag of Comoros has four equal horizontal bands of yellow (top), white, red, and blue, with a green isosceles triangle based on the hoist; centered within the triangle is a vertical white crescent moon with the convex side facing the hoist and four white, five-pointed stars placed vertically in a line between the points of the crescent; the horizontal bands and the four stars represent the four main islands of the archipelago - Mwali, N'gazidja, Ndzuwani, and Mahore (Mayotte - department of France, but claimed by Comoros).
The National Anthem
Title "Udzima wa ya Masiwa" (The Union of the Great Islands)
Lyric/music Said Hachim SIDI ABDEREMANE/Said Hachim SIDI ABDEREMANE and Kamildine ABDALLAH
More about the government of Comoros
Date of Independence 6 July 1975 (from France)
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
Amendments 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
Elections/appointments president directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term; election last held on 14 January 2024 (next to be held in 2029)
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%
Legislative branch
Description Unicameral Assembly of the Union (24 members directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed; members serve 5-year terms)
Elections Last held on 19 January 2020 with a runoff on 23 February 2020 (next to be held in 2025)
Election results Percent of vote by party in first round - CRC 60.9%, Orange Party 4.3%, independent 30.8%, other 4%; seats by party in the first round -  CRC 16, Orange Party 1, independent 2; percent of vote by party in the second round - CRC 54.1%, Orange Party 18.9%, independent 26.1%, other 1%; seats by party in the second round - CRC 4, Orange Party 1; composition - men 20, women 4, percentage women 16.7%

 

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 premiere 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/
Diplomatic representation from the US
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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