Comoros
The Comoros were under Arab control until they became a French Protectorate in 1880 and proclaimed as a French colony in 1912. The Comoros achieved self-government in 1961 and independence in 1975.
Background Notes: Comoros
A useful potted history is included with these US Department of State Background Notes on Comoros. Also included is a range of political, economic, and geographical data, as well as information on its people, defense, and relations with the US.
A useful potted history is included with these US Department of State Background Notes on Comoros. Also included is a range of political, economic, and geographical data, as well as information on its people, defense, and relations with the US.
Comoros - Library of Congress Country Studies
The Library of Congress Country Study for Comoros provides an excellent and fairly detailed history of the country. This information was originally compiled for the US Department of Army in case of potential deployment -- examining the historical, social, economic, and political background the country. (The only problem with this site is the awkwardness of navigating so many pages.)
The Library of Congress Country Study for Comoros provides an excellent and fairly detailed history of the country. This information was originally compiled for the US Department of Army in case of potential deployment -- examining the historical, social, economic, and political background the country. (The only problem with this site is the awkwardness of navigating so many pages.)
Comoros History from Lonely Planet
A quirky, colloquial presentation of Comoros’s history presented by LonelyPlanet.com. Makes awfully good reading and may galvanize your interest in Africa’s regional history. Not only suitable for travelers.
A quirky, colloquial presentation of Comoros’s history presented by LonelyPlanet.com. Makes awfully good reading and may galvanize your interest in Africa’s regional history. Not only suitable for travelers.
Comoros - a Country Profile from the BBC
An extremely brief historical overview accompanies this BBC Country Profile of Comoros. Of particular interest are the simplified regional map (see where the country is in Africa), a photograph of Comoros’s current Chief of State, and details about the countries media.
An extremely brief historical overview accompanies this BBC Country Profile of Comoros. Of particular interest are the simplified regional map (see where the country is in Africa), a photograph of Comoros’s current Chief of State, and details about the countries media.
Timeline for Comoros from the BBC
A chronology of important events in the history of Comoros given by year (and for more recent events by month also).
A chronology of important events in the history of Comoros given by year (and for more recent events by month also).
CIA World Fact Book: Comoros
A useful map and a range of geographical, political, and economic facts which are mostly up-to-date. Unfortunately this country profile lacks historical information (except for independence date), but the population statistics are probably the best available.
A useful map and a range of geographical, political, and economic facts which are mostly up-to-date. Unfortunately this country profile lacks historical information (except for independence date), but the population statistics are probably the best available.
Comoros's Chief of State and Cabinet Ministers
Updated weekly, this list of Comoros's Chief of State and Cabinet Ministers is provided by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States of America.
Updated weekly, this list of Comoros's Chief of State and Cabinet Ministers is provided by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States of America.
Comoros: Amnesty annual report, 2003
Amnesty International report on human rights violations and media restrictions in Comoros.
Amnesty International report on human rights violations and media restrictions in Comoros.
News and Current Affairs in Comoros from AlertNet
As well as the usual Country Profile information available on the web, AlertNet offers up to date news headlines about humanitarian efforts and crises in Comoros.
As well as the usual Country Profile information available on the web, AlertNet offers up to date news headlines about humanitarian efforts and crises in Comoros.