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 Comoros Information Center - comoros islands
The Union of the Comoros (until 2002 the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros) is a country in the Indian Ocean, situated at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique.
Comoros is formed by comoros google comoros islands beaches three of the four main islands in the Comoros arab.net comoros comoros plants Archipelago; the fourth is the French territory of Mayotte.
The low educational jews of comoros level of the labor force contributes to a subsistence level of economic activity, high unemployment, and a heavy dependence comoros on foreign grants and technical assistance.
www.scipeeps.com /Sci-Official_Languages_A_-_C/Comoros.html   (1106 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Comoros Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The Union of Comoros, until 2003 the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros, is an independent country at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean, between northern Madagascar a...
The Union of Comoros, until 2003 the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros, is an independent country at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean, between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique.
Elections were held in 2004 where federal president Azali suffered a major setback by only winning 6 of the 18 seats in the National assembly, the other going to the supporters of the presidents of the semi-autonomous islands.
www.ipedia.com /comoros.html   (837 words)

  
 Comoros
Comoros has been plagued by political instability and civil strife through numerous coups and secession attempts since independence from France in 1975.
The Comoros is a Muslim country with historic trade ties to the Middle East that condemned the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.
Comoros is eligible to receive Excess Defense Articles (EDA) on a grant basis in FY 2007 under Section 516 of the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA).
www.state.gov /t/pm/64636.htm   (721 words)

  
 COMOROS
Communities on the islands are mentioned in ancient documents.
Domoni, one of these communities, for example, was described as a major trading center in the fifteenth century with trade contacts in Africa and Asia.
Travelers to Comoros are strongly urged to consider supplemental medical/travelers’ insurance, as these policies are inexpensive when compared to the costs of a medical evacuation.
www.bjsvacations.com /packages/show_country.asp?countryid=KM   (1569 words)

  
 Worldworx Travel - Regional Information - Africa - Southern Africa - Comoros
The Comoros are a chain of four magical coral islands, situated in the Mozambique Channel, roughly 500km northwest of Madagascar's northern shores.
The Comoros are lush and verdant, although slash and burn agriculture is threatening the island's rainforests.
The Comoros is one of the poorest countries in the world and relies heavily on foreign aid.
www.worldworx.tv /regional-information/africa/southern-africa/comoros/index.htm   (459 words)

  
 MapZones.com : Comoros and Mayotte   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Comoros, independent state comprising a group of islands at the northern entrance to the Mozambique Channel, between the African mainland and the island of Madagascar.
Since the republic's freedom in 1975, the fourth island in the Comoros Islands archipelago, Mayotte has in two referenda chosen to remain a dependency of France.
It lies at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel, 320 km from the coast of Madagascar and 71 km southeast of the Comorian island of Nzwani.
www.mapzones.com /world/africa/comoros_and_mayotte   (234 words)

  
 Afrol Comoros Index Page: Links to Comoros
You can also go directly to their Comoros page, listing the latest news stories, which usually not are too frequently updated.
Comoros Economic Development and Indicators is an annual NewAfrica country profile on their pages about African economy.
On their Comoros Page you'll find country background information and facts (overviews) for the traveler (money and costs, when to go, attractions, activities, getting there, getting around, etc.), if there's not a travel warning.
www.afrol.com /Index/countries/comorosindex.htm   (1918 words)

  
 National Communications Support Programme   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The National Communications Support Programme (NCSP) is a UNDP/UNEP joint funded project by the GEF to provide technical assistance to developing countries for the preparation of National Communications.
The National Communications Support Programme will be jointly managed by the GEF and the Implementing Agencies, through an Advisory Committee chaired by the GEF Secretariat.
Communications and outreach: Communications will be used to disseminate both technical and policy resources and knowledge products.
ncsp.undp.org /about.asp   (408 words)

  
 Comoros: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — Infoplease.com
The Comoros Islands—Grande Comoro (Ngazidja), Anjouan, Mohéli, and Mayotte (which is not part of the country and retains ties to France)—constitute an archipelago of volcanic origin in the Indian Ocean, 190 mi off the coast of Mozambique.
Comoros was frequented by travelers from Africa, Madagascar, Indonesia, and Arabia before the first Europeans encountered the islands.
The Comoros, Rwanda and Libya lead the way/les Comores, la Libye et le Rwanda en tete de peloton Les droits de la femme sont des droits......
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107423.html   (689 words)

  
 Comoros - Gurupedia
The Union of Comoros, until 2003 the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros, is an independent country at the northern end of the
Anjouan, while the nearby island of Mayotte is claimed by Comoros but declined independence from France.
On February 17, 2000, representatives of the government, the Anjouan separatists, the political opposition, and civil society organizations signed a "Framework Accord for Reconciliation in Comoros," brokered by the
www.gurupedia.com /c/co/comoros.htm   (691 words)

  
 9. Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, New York, 10 December 1984
It also recognizes the competence of the Committee to receive and consider communications from or on behalf of individuals subject to its jurisdiction who claim to be victims of a violation by a State Party of the provisions of the Convention.
However, such communications will not be receivable unless they refer to situations and facts subsequent to this declaration and emanate from a State Party which has made a similar declaration indicating its reciprocal acceptance of the competence of the Committee with regard to itself at least twelve (12) months before submitting its communication.
It further declares, in accordance with the provisions of article 22 of the Convention, that it recognizes the competence of the Committee to receive and consider communications from or on behalf of individuals subject to its jurisdiction who claim to be victims of a violation by a State Party of the provisions of the Convention.
www.ohchr.org /english/countries/ratification/9.htm   (7160 words)

  
 Comoros - Atlapedia Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
LOCATION and GEOGRAPHY: Comoros is located at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel between Mozambique and Madagascar.
The Comoros Islands are volcanic in origin and Grande Comore has an active volcano known as Mount Kartala while 50% of that island is a desert lava field.
In 1975 Comoros joined the UN while several Comoran governments held power for short periods after independence was declared.
www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/comoros.htm   (1078 words)

  
 Comoros information - Search.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The Comoros, officially the Union of the Comoros /kʰəˈmɔɹəz/ (French Union des Comores /ynjɔ̃ de kɔmɔʀ/, Arabic اتحاد القمر /itːˈħæːd ælˈqɑmɑr/, until 2002 the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros), is a country in the Indian Ocean, situated at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique.
A subsequent attempt by the government to reestablish control over the rebellious islands by force failed, and subsequently the African Union, under the auspices of President Mbeki of South Africa, has brokered negotiations to effect a reconciliation.
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 Comoros
The Union of Comoros (until 2002 the Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros) is principally a three-island country in southern Africa, situated at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean, between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique.
Colonel Azali Assoumani seized power in a bloodless coup in April 1999, overthrowing Interim President Tadjiddine Ben Said Massounde, who himself had held the office since the strange death of democratically elected President Mohamed Taki Abdoulkarim in November, 1998.
General elections were held in 2004, in which federal president Azali suffered a major setback by only winning 6 of the 18 seats in the National assembly, the other going to the supporters of the presidents of the semi-autonomous islands.
creekin.net /n43-comoros.html   (827 words)

  
 IFEX ::
Speaking of the RTKM and Canal Kin affair, the minister of communications said: "First of all, when the President of the Republic, Mzee Laurent-Désiré Kabila was alive, the government of national salvation reached the following conclusion: Canal Kin and RTKM are the priorities of opponents, in open rebellion against the government.
The letter was intended for "the gentleman responsible for the RTKM radio station and the TKM television station," and was sent to the minister of communications, the state prosecutor, the city of Kinshasa's governor, RTNC's interim president-general manager and the director-service head of audiovisual works.
In a lawful state, and in the name of the public's right to be informed of the management of the res publica, legal and administrative acts exist by which the state administrators take decisions in the nation's interest.
www.ifex.org /fr/content/view/full/12908   (830 words)

  
 Comoros - Transportation and Communications   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The relative isolation of the Comoro Islands had made air traffic a major means of transportation.
Use of Comoran ports is further restricted by the threat of cyclones from December through March.
In 1987 the total length of roads in Comoros was about 750 kilometers, including both paved and dirt roads.
www.country-data.com /cgi-bin/query/r-3412.html   (342 words)

  
 afrol News - Comoros donor conference hopes for euro 300m
At the "Comoros Donors' Conference", authorities will present their national Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) and Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy (GPRS) to convince donors that their investments are worthwhile.
The conference in the Indian Ocean region is seen as crucial to the possibilities of Comoros to overcome its chronic instability and poverty.
According to the South African government, the strategy focuses on structural reforms of the public sector, infrastructure and communications, good governance, the environment, energy, health and education.
www.afrol.com /articles/17581   (672 words)

  
 An MBendi Profile: An MBendi Country Profile for Comoros including economic and travel overviews and directories of ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The Federal Islamic Republic of Comoros is an island republic which lies in the Indian Ocean east of Mozambique and forms part of the Indian Ocean Islands associated with Africa.
The international time zone for Comoros is Greenwich +3 and the international dialling code is +269.
The tourism industry in Comoros is being developed; however, the unstable political situation in the country is preventing more growth.
www.mbendi.co.za /cycmcy.htm   (492 words)

  
 CNN.com - Anjouan calm after three days of Comoros clashes - September 1, 2000
MUTSUMUDU, Comoros (Reuters) -- Secessionist rebels led by a French mercenary have put down an uprising by riotous youths in the breakaway Comoros island of Anjouan, residents and witnesses said Thursday.
A communications embargo on the island prevented news of the fighting from emerging earlier.
The Comoros -- made up of Grande Comore, Moheli, Anjouan and Mayotte -- were ruled by France until a referendum in 1975.
archives.cnn.com /2000/WORLD/africa/09/01/comoros.fighting.reut/index.html   (585 words)

  
 Comoros Travel Guide | Comoros Travel Information Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
A previous French Overseas Territory, the Comoros only became fully independent in 1975, despite consistent pressure on the French from the islands' government.
The main reason was the position of Mayotte, one of the original Comoros island group, which insisted upon retaining its links with France.
The islands' vegetation is rich and varied: 65 per cent of the world's perfume essence comes from the Comoros, being processed from the blossoms of ylang-ylang, jasmine and orange.
www.worldtravelguide.net /country/61/country_guide/Africa/Comoros.html   (224 words)

  
 BUBL LINK: Comoros
Detailed handbook describing the history of Comoros and analysing its political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors.
Particular attention is given to the people who make up the society, their origins, dominant beliefs and values, common interests and the issues on which they are divided, and their attitudes toward each other and toward their social system and political order.
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bubl.ac.uk /link/c/comoros.htm   (513 words)

  
 Webinars - VoIP Magazine Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
New functionality under the umbrella of Unified Communications allows users to be accessible through a single number at any device and drives all messages -- voicemail and email -- to a single Outlook inbox that can be accessed anywhere.
Now that you are converging your voice and data networks, finish the job and empower your users by unifying your communications.
In this webinar, we will explore the reasons for implementing unified communications, as well as the challenges in making it a reality.
www.voip-magazine.com /index.php?option=content&task=webinars&wid=29038   (423 words)

  
 Comoros | Travel Money Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The Comoros Franc is part of the French Monetary Area and Euros are also commonly used.
The Comoros Franc is tied to the Euro.
There are no restrictions on the import and export of either local or foreign currency.
www.worldtravelguide.net /country/61/money/Africa/Comoros.html   (180 words)

  
 An invasion on Mohelly, Comoros
The authorities in Comoros announced that the army liberated the area invaded on Wednesday morning by foreign members and forced them to flee away, noting that things are getting normal in the " small" island.
In a statement, the ministry of communications in Comoros said that:" Three attackers were killed following fire exchange while others fled," adding that the bodies of the killed and one wounded prisoner were taken to Morony.
The eye-witnesses in the city of Fombony, the capital of the invaded island, including former prime minister Muhammad Hassan said:" the attackers threw paper slips saying that they are the army of the USA and their interference comes in the course of fighting terrorism and aftermath contacts were cut with the said island.
www.arabicnews.com /ansub/Daily/Day/011220/2001122022.html   (745 words)

  
 Communications Daily Trial
Written by journalists who understand the industry inside and out, Communications Daily is the winner of innumerable journalism awards and prizes.
In fact, the FCC makes Communications Daily electronically available to more than 1,800 employees at its headquarters and field offices.
"Communications Daily is far and away the BEST source of information about regulatory, legislative and related business developments in the telecom industry.
www.warren-news.com /cdtrial.htm   (301 words)

  
 Comoros Country Information
THE FEDERAL ISLAMIC REPUBLIC of the Comoros is an archipelago situated in the western Indian Ocean, about midway between the island of Madagascar and the coast of East Africa at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel.
The archipelago has served in past centuries as a stepping stone between the African continent and Madagascar, as a southern outpost for Arab traders operating along the East African coast, and as a center of Islamic culture.
The name "Comoros" is derived from the Arabic kamar or kumr, meaning "moon," although this name was first applied by  »» More
www.countryreports.org /country.aspx?countryid=56&countryName=Comoros   (128 words)

  
 Comoros: Transport and communications
Cost containment for communications vendors and their carrier customers can be achieved on two fronts.
The government hopes to address this and to double the size of the road network, partly to facilitate the development of tourism and light manufacturing sectors, and partly because road construction and maintenance should provide a substantial number of jobs at a time when unemployment is running at around 15%.
There is a national radio station, Radio Comoros, and RFO Mayotte is the local station for France's radio and television broadcasts for its overseas dependent territories.
www.tmcnet.com /usubmit/2006/09/28/1941004.htm   (1741 words)

  
 APC Africa ICT Policy Monitor
The campaign on Communication Rights in the Information Society, the CRIS Campaign, was established by a loose coalition of civil society organizations in the context of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS).
The writer endeavours to set out here the communication rights perspective, what has been learnt and how this can bear on the question of human rights and the Internet.
Finally examines the power of the demand for communication rights as a focus for social change and grassroots activism.
www.apc.org /english/rights/africa/index.shtml?apc=i22176e_1&x=28010   (225 words)

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