Comoros People
Comoros (06/05)
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Comoros
There are two national radio stations: The government-controlled radio station, Radio Comoros; and the opposition radio station Radio Tropique. In addition there are at least 10 regional and local stations, some of which are openly critical of the Government. Residents also receive broadcasts from Mayotte Radio, as well as from French television, without government interference. In January a national television station constructed with assistance from the Government of the People's Republic of China was completed. There are several private local television stations, and satellite antennas are popular. Amateur radio licenses have been issued without hindrance in previous years. ... [Read More]
Comoros
The Union of Comoros is an emerging democracy ruled by President Azali Assoumani, who took power in a coup in April 1999 and subsequently was elected in April 2002 presidential elections described by international observers as free and fair. The country consists of three islands (Grande Comore, Anjouan, and Moheli) and claims a fourth, Mayotte, which is governed by France. Legislative elections, scheduled for March, did not take place during the year. A December ministerial meeting resolved the few remaining issues pertaining to national reconciliation. Among the issues decided at the reconciliation talks was the date for legislative assembly elections, after which a committee will be formed to draft a new constitution. Local elections for the three islands are scheduled to take place in March 2004 with National Elections scheduled for April 2004. The Constitution provides for an independent judiciary, and it was independent in pra ... [Read More]
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Chiefs of Mission Listed by Country or Organization
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LISTING OF COUNTRIES BY INCOME GROUP
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Biographies Listed by Title or Country
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U.S. Dept. of State Chanceries Listing: C
1 Return to Main Page | Return to Previous Page | Printable Version1 111111111111111Country1111111111111Address1111111111111Phone Number11111111111111111111111111Cambodia 11111111111111114530 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20011 1111111111111111(202) 726-7742111111111111111111111111Cameroon, Republic of 11111111111111112349 Mass. Ave. NW , Washington, DC 20008 1111111111111111(202) 265-8790111111111111111111 [Read More]
Global Poverty - Economic Perspectives - September 2001 - State Department
Republic of*50755 or less--2851Congo, Republic of*3550--1327Côte d'Ivoire1667012.3 (1993)4663Djibouti0.65,020-- [Read More]
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