List of Presidents of Comoros: Past and Present

Last updated November 2026

This page lists the presidents and heads of state of Comoros from 1978 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 presidents, and key dates in the country's political history.

Current president of Comoros: Azali Assoumani (in office since 2016).

Presidents of Comoros in order, with years in office

Ahmed Abdallah

Served: 1978–1989

Returned to power in 1978 and was president until he was assassinated on 26 November 1989.

Said Mohamed Djohar

Served: 1989–1995, 1996

Took over after Abdallah's assassination; left office in September 1995 and briefly returned in early 1996.

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions about the presidents of Comoros

Who is the current president of Comoros?

The current head of state 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 Djohar, Mohamed Taki Abdoulkarim, Tadjidine Ben Said Massounde, Azali Assoumani, Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi, Ikililou Dhoinine.

Sources: Wikipedia, List of heads of state of the Comoros and List of rulers of the Comoros; World Statesmen (checked Nov 2026). Ali Soilih (1975–1978) and very short-term or acting leaders (1995, 2002, 2019) are not listed because sources conflict on their dates.. Last reviewed November 2026.

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