Comoros President Azali Assoumani has appointed his son, Nour El Fath, to oversee government affairs amid a shake-up of his cabinet after a controversial election. Violent protests erupted following the election results, with accusations of fraud. Speculations arise that El Fath is being groomed to succeed his father, who has been in power for four terms.
Assoumani announced key cabinet appointments, sparking concerns about the establishment of a political dynasty. The opposition expresses worries about the consolidation of power within Assoumani’s family. Comoros has a history of political instability and is a key source of migration to nearby French territories.
The country’s constitution mandates a rotation of the presidency among its islands, potentially barring El Fath from assuming office in 2029. The political landscape of Comoros remains complex and uncertain as the president consolidates power within his family.