Lives in: Moroni, Comoros — September 26, 2025
Comoros has announced the creation of a new National Transparency & Accountability Authority (ANTAC), a major institutional reform aimed at fighting corruption, improving public trust, and securing future international funding. President Azali Assoumani unveiled the initiative during a press briefing at Beit-Salam Palace, calling it “a turning point for the governance future of the Comorian nation.”
A Reform Seen as Long Overdue
For years, Comoros has battled public-sector inefficiency, weak financial controls, and limited oversight of government spending — challenges that have slowed development and discouraged foreign investors. The establishment of ANTAC marks the first time the country will have an independent watchdog with powers to audit ministries, investigate public contracts, and publish transparency reports.
President Assoumani said:
“This authority will ensure that every franc is tracked, every contract is verified, and every public institution is accountable. Comoros must rise to global governance standards.”
International Partners Welcome the Move
Development partners, including the African Development Bank and the European Union, have long urged Comoros to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms to unlock additional funding and improve implementation of national development plans.
Governance analyst Rachid Soilih remarked:
“If Comoros enforces this reform fully, it could dramatically improve investor confidence. Transparency is not just about law — it is about restoring trust between citizens and the state.”
Public Expectations Are High
Across Moroni and the islands of Anjouan and Mohéli, citizens expressed hope that ANTAC will help curb mismanagement and redirect public money into essential services such as healthcare, water systems, and energy.
