Comoros - September 2024

In a context of growing opposition to his presidency, Comoros President Azali Assoumani survived a knife attack during a public event on 13 September. The assailant, who managed to breach security, was identified as a 24-year-old soldier. The following day, the attacker was found dead in his prison cell under unclear circumstances. This incident has heightened political tensions in Comoros, where Assoumani has faced growing opposition due to concerns over his extended time in power and alleged efforts to suppress political dissent. The President has a history of surviving assassination attempts, with the most recent ones occurring in 2019 and 2020. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the attacker’s death.

Sources: AP News, BBC, Le Monde, Jeune Afrique, The East African, Bloomberg