Comoros does not have a strong party system. Political groups are formed mainly in support of certain leaders. The only major ideological point of contention is the debate between supporters of a strong federal government and supporters of the autonomous island governments.
Parties
editParliamentary parties
edit| Party | Abbr. | Ideology | Created | Assembly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convention for the Renewal of the Comoros Convention pour le Renouveau des Comores |
CRC | Social democracy Democratic socialism |
2002 | 20 / 24
| |
| Orange Party Parti Orange |
Orange | 2014 | 2 / 24
| ||
Other parties
edit| Name | Native name | Ideology | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union for the Development of the Comoros | Union pour le Développement des Comores | ? | Political alliance. |
| Juwa Party | Parti Juwa | ? | Formed by former president Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi. |
| Democratic Rally of the Comoros | Rassemblement Démocratique des Comores | ? | Formed by former Grande Comore governor Mouigni Baraka. |
| Rally for an Alternative of Harmonious and Integrated Development | Rassemblement pour une Alternative de Développement Harmonieux et Intégré | ? | Former parliamentary party. |
| Party for the Comorian Agreement | Parti pour l'Entente Comorienne | ? | Former parliamentary party. |
| Comorian Union for Progress | Union Comorienne pour le Progrès | Nationalism | Formerly defunct party. |
| Islands' Fraternity and Unity Party | Chama cha Upvamodja na Mugangna wa Massiwa | Anti-Federalism | Opposed the creation of a federal Comoros. |
| National Front for Justice | Front National pour la Justice | Islamism Islamic democracy |
Formed by former president Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi. |
| Rally for Democracy and Renewal | Rassemblement pour la Démocratie et le Renouveau | ? | Formed by former president Said Mohamed Djohar. |
Former parties
edit| Name | Native name | Ideology | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp of the Autonomous Islands | Camp des Îles Autonomes | Autonomism | Political alliance. |
| Comorian Democratic Union | Union Démocratique des Comores | ? | Referred to as the "Green Party" because of their use of green ballots. |
| Comorian Party for Democracy and Progress | Parti Comrorien pour la Démocratie et le Progrès | ? | N/A |
| Comorian Popular Front | Front Popular Comorien | ? | N/A |
| Democratic Front of the Comoros | Front Démocratique des Comores | ? | Originated as an exile group. |
| Democratic Rally of the Comorian People | Rassemblement Démocratique des Peuples Comoriens | ? | Referred to as the "White Party" because of their use of white ballots. |
| Dialogue Proposition Action | DPA-Mwangaza | ? | N/A |
| Maecha Bora | Maecha Bora | ? | Participated in the government of Said Mohamed Djohar |
| Movement for Democracy and Progress | Mouvement pour la Démocratie et le Progrès | Autonomism | Member of the Camp of the Autonomous Islands. |
| Movement for Renewal and Democratic Action | Mouvement pour la Renovation et l'Action Democratique | ? | N/A |
| Movement for the Comoros | Mouvement pour les Comores | ? | N/A |
| National Rally for Development | Rassemblement National pour le Développement | Autonomism | Member of the Camp of the Autonomous Islands. |
| National Union for Democracy in the Comoros | Union Nationale pour la Démocratie aux Comores | ? | N/A |
| Nguzo | Nguzo | ? | N/A |
| Party for National Salvation | Parti pour le Salut National | Islamism Islamic democracy |
Supported Said Mohamed Djohar. |
| Rally for Change and Democracy | Rassemblement pour le Changement et la Démocratie | ? | Participated in the government of Caabi El-Yachroutu Mohamed. |
| Realising Freedom's Capability | Uwezo | ? | Founded by former foreign minister Abdallah Mouazoir. |
| Twamaya | Twamaya | ? | N/A |
| Union of Democrats for Development | Union des Démocrates pour le Développement | ? | N/A |