Leading newspapers and magazines from Comoros

  • Al-Watwan is daily newspaper from Moroni, Comoros which cover politics, economy, culture and society. Established July 6, 1985.
  • Comores Infos is online platform from Moroni, Comoros which cover politics, culture, sport and diaspora affairs. Established April 2012.
  • La Gazette des Comores is daily newspaper from Moroni, Comoros which cover politics, society, economics and culture.
  • Habariza Comores is online platform from Moroni, Comoros which cover politics, society, economics and diaspora news.
  • Le Mohelien is online news site from Fomboni, Comoros which cover island affairs, politics and social issues.
  • L’Archipel is weekly newspaper from Moroni, Union of the Comoros which covers independent political commentary, social issues and satire. It began publishing in 1988.
  • Masiwa Komor is weekly newspaper from Gobadjou, Moroni, Union of the Comoros which covers general information and investigative reporting. It appears every Thursday and is independently published.
  • Al-Fajr Quotidien is daily newspaper from Mramboini, Moroni, Union of the Comoros which covers society, politics and economy.

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Political Overview

The Union of the Comoros is a federal republic whose political life has been marked by frequent coups and constitutional changes since independence from France in 1975. The president, directly elected for a five-year term (renewable once), serves as both head of state and government, supported by vice-presidents representing each of the three main islands (Grande Comore, Anjouan, and Mohéli) Despite a history of volatility including numerous coup attempts recent elections have been relatively stable: legislative polls in January 2025 saw President Azali Assoumani’s Convention for the Renewal of the Comoros (CRC) secure 31 of 33 seats after a bill increased constituencies from 24 to 33 to enhance island representation. However, critics warn that constitutional referendums in 2018 and power consolidation measures since 2019 have weakened opposition and press freedom, leading to allegations of dynastic succession after Assoumani’s ambiguous “child” comments fueled speculation about grooming his son for leadership.

Cultural Heritage and Identity

Comorian identity is forged at the crossroads of African, Arab, and French influences, reflected in its matrilineal social structures and official recognition of three languages: Comorian (Shikomor), Arabic, and French. Islam, introduced via Arab traders in the 7th century, underpins social norms and artistic expressions, from the rich oral poetry tradition to distinctive architectural styles in historic sultanate towns. The government ratified the UNESCO World Heritage Convention in 2000 and has identified four tentative sites most notably the ‘Historic Sultanates of the Comoros’ to safeguard its tangible and intangible cultural assets, though none have yet achieved full inscription.

Geographical Landscape and Climate

The Comoros archipelago comprises three volcanic islands Grande Comore (Ngazidja), Mohéli (Mwali), and Anjouan (Nzwani) covering roughly 2,235 km² in the northern Mozambique Channel, 12° south of the Equator. Terrain varies from steep volcanic peaks (Mount Karthala rises to 2,360 m) to coastal plains, with about 47% of land arable and nearly 30% under permanent crops, reflecting the islands’ agricultural reliance. The climate is tropical maritime with two distinct seasons: a hot, humid rainy season from November to April (peak rainfall in January) and a cooler, drier period from May to October, with average highs around 31 °C in the warm season and lows near 22 °C during the cooler months.