List of political parties in Comoros

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A political party is a political organization subscribing to a certain ideology or formed around very special issues with the aim to participate in power, usually by participating in elections.

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Comoros does not have a strong party system. Political groups are formed mainly in support of certain leaders. The only major ideological point of contention is the debate between supporters of a strong federal government and supporters of the autonomous island governments.

[edit] The parties

At the last elections the candidates were grouped around personalities. Two are more or less parties:

In the presidential election the Movement for the Comoros (Mouvement pour les Comores), allied with the CRC, participated. In the past the following parties were active.

  • Anjouan Popular Movement
  • Comoros Party for Democracy and Progress
  • Democratic Front
  • Forces for Republican Action
  • Forum for National Redress
  • Movement for Citizens of the Republic
  • National Front for Justice
  • Movement for Democracy and Progress
  • Movement for Socialism and Democracy
  • National Rally for Development

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