Knife Attack on Comoros President During Funeral; Attacker in Custody

Comoros President Azali Assoumani was slightly injured in a knife attack at a funeral in Salimani Itsandra. The attacker, a former policeman, has been arrested. The motive remains unclear. Assoumani recently started his fourth term amidst claims of electoral fraud.

Comoros President Azali Assoumani sustained minor injuries in a knife attack on Friday, according to a government spokesperson. The attacker has been detained.

The incident took place at around 2 p.m. local time in Salimani Itsandra, just north of the capital, Moroni. 'President Azali Assoumani suffered minor injuries from a knife during the funeral of a prominent sheikh,' government spokesperson Fatima Ahamada informed Reuters. 'His injuries are not severe, and he has returned home.'

The motive behind the attack remains unknown. Sources have identified the attacker as a former policeman in his 20s. In May, Assoumani began his fourth term in office following an election marred by voter fraud allegations.

(With inputs from agencies.)