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Azali Assoumani

President of Comoros

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Azali Assoumani is a Comorian politician and military officer who has served as the seventh President of the Comoros from 2002 to 2006 and again since 2016, except for a brief period in 2019. He became head of state after staging a coup d'état in 1999 and was elected president in 2002, 2016, 2019 and 2024. He also served as Chairperson of the African Union from February 2023 to February 2024. Assoumani's current presidency has been described as increasingly authoritarian.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Mitsoudjé wd
Citizenship
Comoros wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel wd
Political party
Convention for the Renewal of the Comoros wd

Positions held wd

  • Chairperson of the African Union (since 18 February 2023 · BS 6 Falgun 2079 onwards)
  • President of Comoros (since 26 May 2019)
  • President of Comoros (26 May 2016 – 3 February 2019)
  • President of Comoros (26 May 2001 – 26 May 2006)
  • President of Comoros (30 April 1999 – 21 January 2001)

Questions

When was Azali Assoumani born?
Azali Assoumani was born on 1 January 1959 in Mitsoudjé.
What positions has Azali Assoumani held?
Positions held by Azali Assoumani include: Chairperson of the African Union (since 18 February 2023); President of Comoros (since 26 May 2019); President of Comoros (2016–2019); President of Comoros (2001–2006); President of Comoros (1999–2001).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Azali Assoumani · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q515602 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Azali Assoumani in New York City on September 19, 2023 - 53199606411 (cropped).jpg by U.S. Department of State (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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