Extractions: Mayotte Island Travel Dzaoudzi Town - Mamoudzou City Mayotte Island is in the southern Indian Ocean - near southeastern Africa - Mayotte Island is part of France - It also is part of the Comoros Island group - But the group, except for Mayotte, are now an independent Country called Comoros - Mayotte Island stayed part of France - It has a deep water harbour at the town of Dzaoudzi
NCBuy: Comoros History - Country Reference Backgrounds comoros history. After World War II, the islands became a French overseasterritory Agreement was reached with France in 1973 for comoros to become http://www.ncbuy.com/reference/country/backgrounds.html?code=cn&sec=backhistory
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Comoros Islands, Pierre Pahlavi island s diversity and particularities, but governments have tried to unite all theislands in an They forgot that the comoros have a history, a territory http://grad.usask.ca/gateway/archive19.html
Extractions: Abstract: Since its independence, the Comoros Federation has been faced with a profound crisis that affects its political institutions. Today, even its territorial integrity is questioned. In 1997, two of the three islands decided to secede, breaking the young federation into pieces. This article attempts to demonstrate that the disintegration of the Comorian federation can better be understood by taking into account the strong forces that have characterised the twenty-five years of its short history. These forces are the archipelago's natural tendency towards political breakdown, the specific interests of France, and the authoritarian and centralising policy of the federal government in Moroni. This article attempts to show the chaotic and incredible history of this volcanic archipelago, punctuated by numerous and theatrical developments. This paper also aims to expand the study on this Indian Ocean archipelago, which has so far been neglected. In the first part, which covers the period from independence to the advent of the federation, the author gives a general idea of 1) the pre-colonial and colonial history of the Comorian archipelago, 2) the walk towards independence, and 3) the Mayotte island's dissent. He also analyses 4) the rejection of the federation option in 1978, 5) the ambiguous French policy, 6) the circumstances surrounding the declaration of independence and 7) the advent of an independent Comorian entity without the Mahorian island.
Extractions: Click the link for more information. . The political situation in Comoros The Union of Comoros is an independent country at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean, between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique. The country consists of three volcanic islands: Grande Comore, Moheli and Anjouan, while the nearby island of Mayotte is claimed by Comoros but declined independence from France. Union des Comores Click the link for more information. has been extremely fluid since the country's independence in 1975, subject to the volatility of coups and political insurrection. Colonel Azali seized power in a bloodless coup in April 1999, overthrowing Interim President Tadjiddine Ben Said Massounde, who himself had held the office since the death of democratically elected President Mohamed Taki Abdoulkarim in November, 1998. In May 1999, Azali decreed a constitution that gave him both executive and legislative powers. Bowing somewhat to international criticism, Azali appointed a civilian Prime Minister, Bainrifi Tarmidi, in December 1999; however, Azali retained the mantle of Head of State and army Commander. In December 2000, Azali named a new civilian Prime Minister, Hamada Madi, and formed a new civilian Cabinet. When Azali took power he also pledged to step down in April 2000 and relinquish control to a democratically elected president, a pledge which he has yet to fulfill.
ICRC Regional Delegation: Pretoria In addition, the regional delegation pursued its efforts to promote humanitarianlaw African governments gave each of the three comoros islands control of http://www.icrc.org/Web/eng/siteeng0.nsf/iwpList176/A1378A226A360E52C1256B660060
Extractions: In January, Anjouan confirmed its intention to secede â and hence to repudiate the April 1999 Antananarivo agreement which granted the island a large degree of autonomy [1] â in a referendum whose results were rejected by the federal authorities in Moroni. The authorities also imposed economic and financial sanctions on Anjouan, and the OAU threatened to do likewise if the islandâs leaders failed to sign the Antananarivo agreement promptly. Following a mission to the country in June, the OAU also urged the government of the Comoros, led by Colonel Assoumani (who had survived a coup The trials of police and military personnel accused of mutiny following the events of 1997 [2] and 1998 [3] continued into 2000. A total of 25 members of the police and three military personnel, all of whom were receiving ICRC visits, were tried and sentenced. The general elections originally scheduled for March, then for October, were further postponed until 2001, and this prolonged the political instability which had beset the country for several years.
Extractions: The ICRC carried out several missions to the Comoros in 1999 in order to assess the humanitarian situation and to hold talks with the civilian and military authorities and with officials of the National Society. During one of these missions, the ICRC was informed of the release of four detainees whom it had registered in December 1998. [34] The last of the Botswana and South African peacekeeping forces withdrew from Lesotho in late April and early May. These forces had been brought in under the aegis of the SADC in September 1998 in order to restore order in the country [35]. In addition, the past year also saw the continuing trial of members of the Lesotho armed forces charged with mutiny after the events of 1998.
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Extractions: A referendum on independence was held in the Comoros in 1974, when Mayotte voted by a small majority to remain with France. France put up no opposition when the other three islands declared their independence in 1975. Since 1975, however, France has continued to play a dominant role in the life of the islands and has made use of mercenaries four times to bring about changes in regime. Comoros remains closely tied to France and its interests in the Indian Ocean. After elections were held in Comoros in March 1996, the elected president, Mohamed Taki Abdulkarim, drafted a new constitution that extends the authority of the president and establishes Islam as the basis for all legislation.
Crackdown On Opposition regional countries have been preparing plans for a naval blockade of also consider another sanctions resolution on the entire comoros islands, whose 692,000 http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/36/075.html
Extractions: Documents menu More than 100 people were reportedly arrested on Saturday after security forces loyal to Colonel Said Abderemanein broke up clashes between pro-separatists and anti-regime militants over the cooperation deal. Most of those detained are believed to be from the opposition. On Saturday, the Comoro government unilaterally lifted travel, communications and economic sanctions on Anjouan applied by the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) over Abderemanein's refusal to accept an OAU-mediated peace agreement signed in Madagascar in April 1999. That accord guaranteed greater autonomy for the three Comoros islands of Moroni, Moheli and Anjouan within a federal structure. The envoy said the ball was now in the OAU's court, which insists the Madagascar accord remains the basis of an agreement. Regional countries have been preparing plans for a naval blockade of Anjouan led by South Africa after two rounds of sanctions this year crippled the Anjouan economy but failed to end the secession crisis.
Africa Intelligence's Back Issues comoros islands POLITICAL AND FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES comoros islands President Said ETHIOPIAINSTABILITY CAUSES regional ELECTIONS TO BE POSTPONED Ethiopia s http://www.africaintelligence.com/ps/AN/Arch/ION/ION_520.asp
Comoros Government each island); members selected by regional councils for six claims FrenchadministeredMayotte; the islands of Anjouan Mwali) have moved to secede from comoros. http://www.abacci.com/atlas/politics.asp?countryID=174
The Federal Islamic Republic Of The Comoros Government each island); members selected by regional councils for claims FrenchadministeredMayotte; the islands of Anjouan The Federal Islamic Republic of the comoros. http://www.abacci.com/atlas/politics2.asp?misspellID=132
BBC News | AFRICA | Coup Leaders Want To Rejoin Comoros have been 19 coups or attempted takeovers in the comoros islands since independencefrom See also 30 Apr 99 Africa The comoros - a history of instability. http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/africa/newsid_1483000/1483888.stm
Extractions: Military coup leaders have tightened their grip on the separatist Indian Ocean island of Anjouan and say they want to rejoin the Comoros. A spokesman for the military committee, Salim Ali Abdou, told the BBC the new administration had been in touch with the Prime Minister of the Grand Comoros. Mr Ali Abdou said they wanted regional autonomy and not total secession. He said the ousted president Seid Abeid Abderemane, who is under house arrest, would be put on trial for corruption and abuse of power. No new leader So far no new leader has been announced. The new rulers have urged civilians to return to work and not to be afraid. In 1997, Anjouan declared that it had unilaterally seceded from the Federal Islamic Republic of Comoros and ever since has been rocked by instability and an uncertain status.
Travel in the waters of the Comoro islands The fish comoros The WTG entry for comoros includestourist social profiles, a synopsis of national history and government. http://www.siftthru.com/comtrav.htm
Extractions: See base of page for navigation See base of page for navigation DjiboutiTransport Air Djibouti has the republic's international airport, some 5km south of the city. There are also airports at Obock and Tadjoura. Regional airlines serve Djibouti as do Air France, Air Djibouti ASE: Africa Hotel Search and Hotel Reservations Directory
News Country Information on comoros islands Country Profile Togo and the comoros hadasked entertainment, culture (programme schedule, personalities, history). http://www.siftthru.com/comnews.htm
Extractions: as well as Africa by drawing information from articles in journals such as The Indian Ocean Newsletter. BBC Afrique French service of BBC Radio. News, current affairs. Also sports, variety of music, politics, social news, English teaching and educational programmes. Basic information (frequencies, broadcast schedule). (In English, French.) BBC World Service - Swahili Swahili service of BBC Radio. News, current affairs. Also sports, variety of music, politics, social news, English teaching and educational programmes (frequencies, real audio - selected programmes, programme highlights, history).(In English, Swahili.) Comoros
Posters_NASBR.html Bat Conservation in the comoros islands Past Efforts American Museum of Natural HistorySPELEOBOOKS Award para el Desarrollo Integral regional, Durango, México http://www.nasbr.org/Victoria/Posters_NASBR.html
Extractions: Thursday and Friday, October 25 and 26, 2001 Posters will be on display for two full days in the Prefunction Lobby of the VCC . Authors should set up their posters in the early morning on Thursday, October 25 and remove them at 6:00 p. m. on Friday, October 26. Authors should be present to answer questions between 4:00 p. m. and 6:00 p. m. on Friday, October 26.
Extractions: With their unique flora and fauna, Madagascar and the surrounding islands in the Indian Ocean region are among the most interesting destinations for professional and amateur naturalists, herpetologists, and for those keeping amphibians and reptiles as pets. This work is a very accessible guide to the herpetofauna of the area and comes complete with information on the regional climate and vegetation, as well as with information on vivarium care. Descriptions of 240 species of frogs, turtles and tortoises, chameleons, geckos, iguanas and agamas, skinks, and snakes are provided. For each species, the description includes information on distribution, habitat, characteristic features, as well as some general comments on natural history. High quality color photographs are provided to simplify identification. Final translation and technical edit by Hinrich Kaiser, PhD. This glossy-paged, color photographed natural history begins with brief descriptions of the various islands, their climate, vegetation, and fauna, and then proceeds to one page per animal, most often with a photo. Provided is the Latin name, distribution, habitat, size, description, biology, distinguishing features, and vivarium care, the last feature indicating that this volume is especially aimed at those wanting to turn these animals into laboratory objects or pets, and on the other side, those in the position of having to rescue and care for them. An appendix lists selected Madagascarian national parks and reserves accompanied by concise descriptions. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Extractions: Phone: (+20 - 2) 259-9494; 257-1740 Association of Episcopal Conferences of Anglophone West Africa (AECAWA), inaugurated at Ibadan, Nigeria in 1977, is made up of the Inter-Territorial Catholic Bishops' Conference (ITCABIC) comprising The Gambia, and Sierra Leone, the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference (GCBC), the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Liberia (CABICOL) and the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN).
Country Pages - Comoros regional Economic Development Services Ofc. Democratic transition in the islands a final report on the Systems civic education project in comoros May 18 http://www.dec.org/country/reports.cfm?region=africa&country=Comoros
Extractions: Comoros Comoros The close relationship Comoros developed with South Africa in the 1980s was much less significant to both countries in the 1990s. With the reform of its apartheid government, South Africa no longer needed Comoros as evidence of its ostensible ability to enjoy good relations with a black African state; the end of the Cold War had also diminished Comoros' strategic value to Pretoria. Although South Africa continued to provide developmental aid, it closed its consulate in Moroni in 1992. Since the 1989 coup and subsequent expulsion of South Africanfinanced mercenaries, Comoros likewise turned away from South Africa and toward France for assistance with its security needs. The government fostered close relationships with the more conservative (and oil-rich) Arab states, such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. It frequently received aid from those countries and the regional financial institutions they influenced, such as the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa and the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development. In October 1993, Comoros joined the League of Arab States, after having been rejected when it applied for membership initially in 1977. Regional relations generally were good. In 1985 Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles agreed to admit Comoros as the fourth member of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), an organization established in 1982 to encourage regional cooperation. In 1993 Mauritius and Seychelles had two of the five embassies in Moroni, and Mauritius and Madagascar were connected to the republic by regularly scheduled commercial flights.
