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Africa's most infamous soldier for hire and his armed band surrendered today to French troops who reversed his third coup in the Comoros Islands. The takeover of the impoverished islands off Africa's east coast failed today after France, the former colonial power, sent troops to wrest power from the coup's leader, a Frenchman, Bob Denard.
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In 1997, the islands of Anjouan and Moheli declared their independence from Comoros. A subsequent attempt by the government to reestablish control over the rebellious islands by force failed, and presently the African Union is brokering negotiations to effect a reconciliation.
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From December to April, during the rainy season, cyclones are a possible natural hazard for the Comoros Islands. In addition, on the island of Grand Comore, is Le Kartala, an active volcano.
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By the time Europeans showed interest in the Comoros, the dominant Arab cultural veneer of the islands led to many to emphasize the society's Arab foundations at the expense of its Swahili and African heritage. More recent scholarship by Thomas Spear and Randall Pouwells emphasizes African historical predominance over the diffusionist perspective.[10]
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According to BBC, about 75% of votes have favored the new constitution of Comoros, with a 70% turnout in the Sunday referendum. The new flag of the Comoro islands is almost certainly coming.
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By the time Europeans became showing interested in the Comoros, the dominant Arab cultural veneer of the islands lands led to many to emphasize the society's Arab foundations at the expense of its Swahili and African heritage. More recent scholarship by Thomas Spear and
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