Governments / Countries / Comoros

How is the Comoros governed?

The Comoros is a presidential republic. The president is both head of state and head of government. Real power sits with the president.

Questions people ask

Is the Comoros a monarchy or a republic?
The Comoros is a republic (presidential republic).
Who really rules the Comoros?
The president holds the real executive power. Head of state: President. Head of government: President. They are the same office.
How is the head of state of the Comoros chosen?
Direct popular vote.
Does the Comoros have a king?
No. The Comoros has no monarch.
Is the Comoros a federation?
Yes, a federation: sovereignty is divided between the centre and states or provinces the centre cannot abolish.
How many chambers does the parliament of the Comoros have?
One chamber: Assembly of the Union.

Parliament: Assembly of the Union

The Comoros's legislature has one chamber. Each dot is one seat; party seat counts are on IPU Parline.

Seat total varies or is not fixed
Assembly of the UnionSingle chamber