African Union Observers Say Comoros Elections 'Went Well'

The observer mission of the African Union on Tuesday said the recent presidential election that was held in Comoros “went well overall,” in spite of several incidents reported on the islands of Anjouan, a stronghold of the opposition, AFP reported.

Addressing a news conference in Comoros’ capital, Moroni, the spokesperson of the AU mission and former president of Burundi, Domitien Ndazizeye said no "disaster" had been recorded, urging parties with grievances to use relevant institutions to seek redress.

The archipelago awaits official results from Sunday's first round election, which is expected to show incumbent leader President Azali Assoumani with a comfortable lead.

But supporters of the five opposition candidates have accused electoral authorities of delaying voting in their electoral strongholds and harassing polling observers.

The result of the first round is expected sometime this week, but tension is already rising on the Comoros' three islands — Grande-Comore, Anjouan and Moheli — home to 870,000 people.
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