Ahmed Abdallah
Served: 1975, 1978–1989
Became the first head of state when independence was declared on 6 July 1975; overthrown in August 1975, then returned to power in 1978 and was president until he was assassinated on 26 November 1989.
List of Presidents of Comoros: Past and Present
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This page lists the presidents and heads of state of Comoros from 1975 to the present, with the years each leader was in office and a short summary of their time in power. Use it to find the current president of Comoros, former leaders, and key dates in the country's political history.
Current president of Comoros: Azali Assoumani (in office since 2016).
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Presidents of Comoros in order, with years in office
Said Mohamed Jaffar
Served: 1975–1976
Prince who chaired the National Executive Council after the August 1975 coup against Abdallah, until January 1976.
Ali Soilih
Served: 1976–1978
Radical leftist leader who headed the state from January 1976 until he was overthrown by mercenaries on 13 May 1978; he died later that month.
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Said Atthoumani
Served: 1978
Chaired the Politico-Military Directorate for ten days in May 1978.
Mohamed Ahmed
Served: 1978 (co-chairman)
Co-chairman with Ahmed Abdallah of the Politico-Military Directorate from May to October 1978.
Said Mohamed Djohar
Served: 1989–1995, 1996
Took over after Abdallah's assassination; left office in September 1995 and briefly returned in early 1996.
Combo Ayouba
Served: 1995
Military leader who held power for three days, from 29 September to 2 October 1995.
Mohamed Taki Abdoulkarim
Served: 1996–1998
Won the 1996 election and died in office on 6 November 1998.
Tadjidine Ben Said Massounde
Served: 1998–1999 (interim)
Interim president from 6 November 1998 until the coup of 30 April 1999.
Azali Assoumani
Served: 1999–2006, 2016–present
Army chief who took power in the April 1999 coup, was elected in 2002, returned as president in 2016, and was re-elected in 2019 and 2024.
Hamada Madi Bolero
Served: 2002 (interim)
Interim head of state from 21 January to 26 May 2002.
Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi
Served: 2006–2011
Elected in 2006 and served until May 2011.
Ikililou Dhoinine
Served: 2011–2016
Elected in 2010 and served until May 2016.
Moustadroine Abdou
Served: 2019 (acting)
Vice president who acted as president for part of 2019; sources differ on the exact dates.
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Frequently asked questions about the presidents of Comoros
Who is the current president of Comoros?
The current president of Comoros is Azali Assoumani, in office since 2016.
Who were the previous presidents of Comoros?
The presidents and heads of state of Comoros listed on this page, in order, are: Ahmed Abdallah, Said Mohamed Jaffar, Ali Soilih, Said Atthoumani, Mohamed Ahmed, Said Mohamed Djohar, Combo Ayouba, Mohamed Taki Abdoulkarim, Tadjidine Ben Said Massounde, Azali Assoumani, Hamada Madi Bolero, Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi, Ikililou Dhoinine, Moustadroine Abdou.
Sources: Wikipedia, List of heads of state of the Comoros and List of rulers of the Comoros; World Statesmen (checked Nov 2026). Includes the 1975–1978 leaders and acting heads of state; a few brief interim figures in 1995–1996 are not listed because sources conflict on their dates.. Last reviewed November 2026.
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