The president of Comoros, Azali Assoumani, was 'slightly injured' in a knife attack during a funeral, with no serious injuries reported, according to his office.
Security forces apprehended the attacker following the incident at a funeral, and a civilian was wounded while trying to protect President Assoumani from harm.
President Assoumani, who was reelected amid claims of electoral fraud, has faced significant unrest, including one death, since his recent election victory.
Comoros has a history of political instability, experiencing numerous coups and attempted coups since achieving independence from France nearly 50 years ago.
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