Comoros president wounded in knife attack

Comoros President Azali Assoumani sustained minor injuries in an attack that took place on Friday in Salimani-Itsandra, a suburb near the capital, Moroni.

The government confirmed that his condition is stable, and his life is not in danger.

The incident occurred while the president was attending a funeral, where he was reportedly stabbed.

Authorities arrested the attacker, identified as a young gendarme who joined the force in 2022.

President Assoumani, 65, has a long history in Comoros’ political scene, having first come to power in a military coup in 1999.

His re-election in January 2024 was marked by controversy and protests that led to fatalities.

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Despite accusations of authoritarian rule, he remains the nation’s leader.