Is Arabic spoken in Comoros?
… inhabitants speak island-specific varieties of Comorian (Shikomoro), a Bantu language related to Swahili and written in Arabic script. Comorian, Arabic, and French are the official languages. French is the language of administration.
Is Comoros an African country?
The capital city of Comoros is Moroni. In terms of area, Comoros is only the third-smallest African country….Location Map of Comoros.
| Country | Comoros |
|---|---|
| Where is Located | Comoros is a country located in the Eastern Africa |
| Coordinates | 11°41’S43°16’E |
| Capital | Moroni |
| Largest City | Moroni |
Do they speak English in Comoros?
Apart from the three official languages, there are also minor languages spoken by a small portion of the Comorian population. English and Malagasy are the other languages used on the island. English is taught mainly in schools, especially in the higher grades.
Is Kiswahili spoken in Comoros?
The official languages of the Comoros are Comorian, French and Arabic, as recognized under its 2001 constitution. Although each language holds equal recognition under the constitution, language use varies across Comorian society….
| Languages of The Comoros | |
|---|---|
| Minority | Swahili and Malagasy (Shibushi) |
Where did Kiswahili came from?
Swahili, also known by its native name Kiswahili, is the native language of the Waswahili who are found along the East African coast and litoral islands (primarily, modern coastal Kenya/Tanzania, Zanzibar/Pemba/Comoros Islands).
What is happening in Comoros and why is there conflict?
The African Union has called for an urgent resumption of peace talks in Comoros where a political crisis has turned violent. At least two people are reported to have been killed during clashes between security forces and armed opposition protesters on the island of Anjouan.
Who is Comoros’s new President Azali Assoumani?
Azali Assoumani has stepped down as president of Comoros to seek re-election in upcoming elections scheduled for March and April 2019. In an interview with privately-owned news agency HZK-Presse, Mr Assoumani announced he was picking Energy Minister Moustadroine Abdou to act as president in his absence.
Are Comoros on the verge of qualifying for Africa Cup of Nations finals?
RKC Waalwijk’s Said Bakari says “it’s magical” that the Comoros are on the verge of qualifying for a first ever Africa Cup of Nations finals. Read more about these links.