Comoros President Azali Assoumani Injured in Knife Attack; Attacker Found Dead in Cell

President Assoumani was slightly injured at a funeral, and the attacker, a young soldier, died in custody under unclear circumstances.

President Azali Assoumani was injured in a knife attack during a funeral near the capital Moroni on Friday.
The attacker, identified as 24-year-old soldier Ahmed Abdou, was arrested immediately after the incident.
Assoumani sustained minor injuries to his hand and has since returned home; his condition is stable.
The attacker was found dead in his prison cell the following morning, prompting an investigation into the cause of death.
Authorities are still investigating the motive behind the attack, which occurred at a well-known religious leader's funeral.