Comoros
Udzima wa ya Masiwa
The Union of the Islands
1978
1978
Said Hachim Sidi Abderemane
Said Hachim Sidi Abderemane / Kamildine Abdallah
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Context
Adopted in 1978, three years after independence from France. The Comoros is a volcanic archipelago in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and Mozambique. The anthem reflects the strong Islamic identity of the nation, which is one of the few African countries where Islam is the state religion. The title refers to the union of the islands that make up the country.
Lyrics
Au nom de Dieu, la foi de l'Etat
Nous jurons l'Unite!
Sur le drapeau vert, marque de notre foi,
Ecrit en or la parole du Coran;
Notre devise:
Unite - Justice - Progres.
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Interesting facts
- • The Comoros has experienced more than 20 coups or coup attempts since independence in 1975, making it one of the most politically unstable nations in Africa, yet the anthem has remained unchanged
- • The fourth island of the archipelago, Mayotte, voted to remain French and is not part of the Comoros, creating a ongoing territorial dispute
- • The anthem directly references the Quran and Islamic faith, reflecting that Comoros is one of the few African nations with Islam as the state religion