Tag: Comoros
Egypt, Comoros forge strategic front as Africa grapples with shared crises
In a display of continental solidarity, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and his Comorian counterpart, President Azali Assoumani, convened a meeting in Cairo on Sunday, May ... Read More
India, African nations deepen naval ties with first-ever joint maritime drill in Tanzania
India and nine African nations have launched the sea phase of AIKEYME-25 — or Africa India Key Maritime Engagement — the first-ever joint naval drill ... Read More
Remittance costs in Sub-Saharan Africa remain high despite fintech’s effort to slash fees
Sub-Saharan Africa remains the world's most expensive region when it comes to transferring remittances, with an average cost of transferring money of 8.37% in the ... Read More
‘The Africa We Want’: AU leaders agree on ambitious institutional reforms for Agenda 2063
An ambitious reforms plan for the African Union (AU) was laid out during a high-level meeting of African heads of state and governments on Monday ... Read More
Nigeria, Malawi and Rwanda have Africa’s worst-performing currencies in 2024
Nigerian naira, Malawian kwacha and Rwandan franc have been named the worst-performing African currencies against the US dollar in 2024, according to a latest report, ... Read More
Cyclone Chido leaves heavy casualties & severe damage in Mayotte, hits Comoros & Mozambique
Cyclone Chido which hit Mayotte, leaving a heavy death toll that could reach several hundred and might even approach a thousand or more, has reached ... Read More
Comoros president survives knife attack
Comoros president Azali Assoumani survived a knife attack sustaining injuries in Itsandra, a town just north of the capital Moroni. Azali was attacked as he ... Read More
Comoros President empowers son, sparks succession concerns
Comoros President Azali Assoumani has granted his son, Nour El Fath, extensive new powers, fueling speculation about potential succession plans. The 40-year-old El Fath, recently ... Read More
Russia ‘gained upper hand’ in parts of Africa, as it holds talks on security with Bahrain, Uganda
Bahrain's King has urged Moscow to play a role in peacekeeping in the Middle East, while also Uganda and the Comoros have have recently held ... Read More
Dominican Republic, Eswatini and Comoros Reaffirm Steadfast Backing to Morocco’s Autonomy Plan
The Dominican Republic, the Kingdom of Eswatini and the Union of the Comoros have all reiterated their unwavering support for Morocco’s realistic & credible autonomy ... Read More