In a bid to combat delinquency, illegal immigration, and unsanitary housing, gendarmerie units have been deployed in large numbers as part of the intensified operation, Wuambushu. These units are diligently combing through slums and closely monitoring the maritime border to ensure increased security. As a result, the traffic of kwassa-kwassa…
US Deputy Secretary of State Richard R. Verma engaged in a diplomatic discussion with President Azali Assoumani of the Union of Comoros in Moroni. The primary focus of their meeting was to explore potential partnerships and avenues for strengthening the Union of the Comoros, while maintaining a strong commitment to…
The Central Bank of Comoros (BCC) has issued a warning to the public and businesses about the increasing cases of fake money in circulation in the country. The BCC urged Comorians to be more careful when handling cash transactions and to check the authenticity of the banknotes they receive. (Also…
The President of Comoros, Azali Assoumani, met with his Kenyan counterpart, William Samoei Ruto, on the sidelines of the AfCFTA meeting in Nairobi on Monday, May 29, 2023. The two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation, continental integration, and climate change. Bilateral cooperation President Ruto thanked President Assoumani for accepting his invitation and attending the extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers on the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area…
Mayotte, a French island in the Indian Ocean, is struggling with a chronic water crisis that affects the daily lives of its inhabitants. Due to a combination of factors, such as delayed rains, insufficient infrastructure and rapid demographic increase, many people have to cope with frequent water cuts and poor-quality drinking water. The impact of water cuts on the population According to Rachdah Charifoudine, a mother of five who lives…
Mayotte is a French overseas department and region located in the Indian Ocean, between Madagascar and Mozambique. It is composed of two main islands, Grande-Terre and Petite-Terre, and several smaller ones. It has a population of about 310,000 people, most of whom are Muslims and speak Shimaore and Shibushi, two local languages. French is the official language, and the currency is the euro. The History of Mayotte Mayotte became part…
The Comoros archipelago faces many challenges in terms of inter-island connectivity. The lack of adequate infrastructure and services hampers the movement of people and goods between the islands, affecting the economic and social development of the country. To address this issue, the Comoros government has launched a project to improve maritime transport climate resilience between the islands, with the support of several international partners. A scaled-down project with a focus on Grande Comore and Moheli The project, known as the…
The history of colonization in the Indian Ocean has left a deep and lasting impact on the region, particularly in the case of Mayotte. The Comoros archipelago, of which Mayotte is a part, experienced a failed decolonization process in 1975. These historical factors have contributed to the terrible situation faced by Mayotte today, perpetuating socioeconomic challenges and a sense of displacement among its people. The Failed Decolonization of the Comoros Archipelago In 1975, the Comoros archipelago, which included Mayotte, sought…
Several dozen people have gathered at rue Félix-Poulat in Grenoble to express their strong opposition to the French government’s policy regarding Mayotte. The focal point of their protest was the Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin, and the controversial police operation known as Wuambushu, which was presented as a measure to address unsanitary housing, crime, and the presence of foreigners with irregular status on the island. The activists responded to the call of the Iséroise Coordination for Solidarity with Foreign…
Kasai-Central, a province located in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is on the verge of a significant milestone in its journey toward improving access to clean water. In an effort to address the water crisis faced by the province, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) is set to be signed with SUEZ, a leading French multinational corporation specializing in water and waste management solutions. This partnership aims to provide sustainable access to clean water for the people of Kasai-Central, offering…
On the poverty-stricken island of Mayotte, a staggering 80% of the population live below the poverty line, exacerbating their struggle to access basic healthcare services. With only one public hospital catering to the entire island, the daily reality for residents is akin to navigating an obstacle course just to receive medical attention. The lack of healthcare professionals, inadequate care centers, excessive administrative procedures, and repressive policies have created formidable barriers that result in delayed follow-up care and deteriorating health conditions.…
On Sunday, a Security Council convened in Florencia, located in the department of Caqueta, following the tragic massacre of four indigenous minors belonging to the Murui community. The meeting at the 12th Brigade is being led by Lilia Solano, the vice minister of the Interior, with the objective of investigating and clarifying the recent events. According to the political authorities, the scheduled transfer to Putumayo on Saturday afternoon had to be postponed due to adverse weather conditions. Furthermore, Interior Minister…
A harrowing incident in Marseille has brought to light the involvement of individuals from the Comoros Islands in a triple homicide connected to drug trafficking. The victims, three young men, tragically lost their lives in the 11th arrondissement of Marseille during an overnight shooting that unfolded on Saturday and spilled into Sunday. The revelation of the suspects’ nationality adds a new dimension to the investigation, exposing the transnational nature of criminal networks. Marseille Shooting Unveils Comorian Connection The events transpired…
The boat Maria Galanta, responsible for transporting passengers between Mayotte and Anjouan, arrived at the port of Mutsamudu on the evening of May 19, around 6:30 p.m., disembarking approximately sixty expellees. This event marks the resumption of deportations from Mayotte to Anjouan after a three-week suspension due to the halt in the maritime connection between the two locations. On the Mayotte side, the detention center is preparing for an anticipated rise in deportations of undocumented migrants, facilitated by the restoration…
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