Mohamed Abdoulwahab
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Mohamed Abdoulwahab (born 31 December 1959) has been president
of the autonomous island of Grande Comore
in the Comoros
since 30 June 2007.
A lawyer and veteran politician, he held several posts in previous national governments, including Interior Minister
(October 1994-April 1995), Foreign Minister
(April–September 1995), and Justice Minister
(May–August 1996).
President of Grande Comore
The President of Grande Comore is the head of the autonomous government of Grande Comore , the largest island of the Comoros. The position was established in 2002 following the adoption of the Comorian Constitution of 2001....
of the autonomous island of Grande Comore
Grande Comore
Grande Comore is an island in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa. It is the largest island in the Comoros nation. Most of its population is of the Comorian ethnic group. Its population as of 2006 is about 316,600. The island's capital is Moroni, which is also the national capital...
in the Comoros
Comoros
The Comoros , officially the Union of the Comoros is an archipelago island nation in the Indian Ocean, located off the eastern coast of Africa, on the northern end of the Mozambique Channel, between northeastern Mozambique and northwestern Madagascar...
since 30 June 2007.
A lawyer and veteran politician, he held several posts in previous national governments, including Interior Minister
Interior minister
An interior ministry is a government ministry typically responsible for policing, national security, and immigration matters. The ministry is often headed by a minister of the interior or minister of home affairs...
(October 1994-April 1995), Foreign Minister
Foreign minister
A Minister of Foreign Affairs, or foreign minister, is a cabinet minister who helps form the foreign policy of a sovereign state. The foreign minister is often regarded as the most senior ministerial position below that of the head of government . It is often granted to the deputy prime minister in...
(April–September 1995), and Justice Minister
Justice Minister
A justice ministry is a ministry or other government agency charged with justice. The ministry is often headed by a minister for justice or secretary of justice or secretary for justice; sometimes the head of a department of justice is entitled attorney general.Specific duties may relate to...
(May–August 1996).