Comoros President Azali Assoumani was injured in a knife attack while attending a funeral near the capital city, Moroni.
The attack has since raised concerns about security and political stability in the island nation. According to government spokeswoman Fatima Ahamada, President Assoumani sustained minor injuries and has already returned home. "Thank God, his life is not in danger," Ahamada said. She also confirmed that the attacker, identified as a young policeman, has been arrested. However, the motive behind the assault remains unclear.
President Assoumani first came to power in a 1999 coup and, after a decade out of office, won a disputed election in 2016. He was re-elected last January amid allegations of ballot stuffing and widespread protests. His tenure has been marked by accusations of growing authoritarianism, which has further fueled political tensions in Comoros.
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