The Comorian Council of Ministers convened on November 4 at the Beit-Salam presidential palace, under the leadership of President Azali Assoumani. Several key issues were addressed during the meeting, including energy, agriculture, and education. Following the meeting, government spokesperson Fatima Ahamada presented the various points discussed to the press. The council expressed satisfaction with the results of the 11th African Rift Geothermal Conference, which took place recently.
The Minister of Economy, Moustoifa Mohamed, presented a report on the conference, which was attended by several African countries. The council congratulated the minister on the initiatives undertaken and emphasized the importance of access to electricity for the country's development. The government aims to continue efforts in this sector, which is crucial to the national economy. A new project aims to improve the monitoring of agricultural seeds, facilitating access to quality seeds for farmers.
The Minister of Agriculture, Daniel Ali Bandar, presented a draft seed law, which aims to strengthen control over the supply chain, including seeds from outside the country. The council welcomed this initiative, which should help improve the quality of products available on the market and prevent the use of damaged seeds. The goal is also to support farmers and contribute to food self-sufficiency. This move is expected to have a positive impact on the agricultural sector.
In the education sector, Minister Bacar Mvoulana announced a project to introduce medical consultations in schools. The initiative involves deploying doctors to provide medical follow-up for students. The launch is scheduled for November 7 in Ndzuani, with plans for nationwide implementation. The council approved this initiative, which aims to improve student health and detect vision and hearing problems that can hinder learning.
The Minister of Education also mentioned the upcoming inauguration of several school infrastructure projects, including the Said Mohamed Cheikh high school in Moroni, the Fomboni high school in Mwali, and the Mirontsi college in Ndzuani. These new facilities are expected to improve the quality of education in the country. Additionally, the Minister of the Interior, Mohamed Ahmed Assoumani, presented texts related to the creation and supervision of cultural associations and charitable foundations.
The government aims to encourage these organizations while ensuring they comply with regulations. A meeting between mayors and the Ministry of the Interior is planned for November 25-26 to discuss issues related to commune management and the implementation of local development projects. Furthermore, an initiative aims to establish cooperation between Comoros and China in commercial activities, particularly in the Guangzhou zone.
The council also discussed the protection of children's rights, with a national day of awareness planned for November 28 in Ndzuani. The event aims to raise awareness about violence against women and children and promote collective action against these issues. The Minister of Justice presented a plan to better guarantee the respect of children's rights in the country. Finally, the Minister of Territorial Planning, Chekidine Saïd Madi, reported on the progress of the Bahani-Chezani road construction project.
Key points
- The Comorian government has launched several initiatives to improve access to electricity, agriculture, and education.
- A new seed law aims to improve the quality of agricultural products and support farmers.
- Medical consultations will be introduced in schools to improve student health and detect potential problems.
