Use the Consul’s published contacts to confirm the receiving office, appointment time and assistance available. The address shown is his published professional office; confirm consular visiting arrangements before travelling.
Representation in Uganda
A local connection to the islands.
Honorary Consul
Prof. Alex Bashasha Turyatemba
Honorary Consul of the Union of the Comoros in Uganda
Consular profile
The Honorary Consulates in Uganda directory names Alex Bashasha Turyatemba as Comoros’ Honorary Consul. His professional profile introduces work in law, governance, consultancy and academia alongside his diplomatic role.
His public contact page welcomes diplomatic enquiries by email. For a consular request, explain the purpose clearly and confirm which office or competent authority should handle the matter.
Volcanic ridges, palm-lined shores and towns shaped by Indian Ocean exchange. Look beyond the horizon to the people, places and possibilities of the islands.
The Union of the Comoros lies in the Mozambique Channel, between the East African coast and Madagascar. Moroni is the capital. Comorian, Arabic and French are official languages, and the Comorian franc is the national currency.
The Union administers Grande Comore (Ngazidja), Anjouan (Ndzuwani) and Mohéli (Mwali). Volcanic terrain, coastal settlements and agricultural landscapes give each island a distinct setting.
The country’s historic towns tell a wider Indian Ocean story of migration, trade and cultural exchange. Today, local representation in Uganda and shared regional institutions create openings for informed conversations across the water.
Moroni · Grande ComoreMutsamudu · Anjouan
Country fact file
A few bearings for your island introduction.
Capital
Moroni
Region
Indian Ocean · Eastern Africa
Currency
Comorian franc (KMF)
Official languages
Comorian, Arabic & French
Independence Day
6 July
Government
Republic
Calling code
+269
Country name
Union of the Comoros
Moroni · Grande Comore
Country & institutions
A republic with an island perspective.
President Azali Assoumani is Head of State and Government. The Presidency provides national announcements and institutional information. Moroni, on Grande Comore, is the capital.
Mitsamiouli · Grande Comore
Enterprise & production
From local resources to added value.
ANPI is the national investment promotion agency and a starting point for business establishment and investor enquiries. Tourism services, agriculture and processing offer subjects to investigate through a specific, well-prepared proposal.
Mutsamudu · Anjouan
Culture & community
A coastline shaped by exchange.
The historic medinas preserve an urban culture shaped by Indian Ocean migration, commerce and community life. Six towns on Grande Comore and Anjouan form the country’s World Heritage property.
Nioumachoua · Mohéli
Sea & landscape
The islands invite a closer look.
Mangroves, marine life and volcanic terrain offer contrasting views of the country. Consult the National Tourism Office for local operators, island transfers and current visitor information.
Comoros & Uganda
Across the water, a place for connection.
Local honorary representation gives the relationship a point of contact in Uganda. Both countries also belong to COMESA, a shared regional setting for trade and economic dialogue.
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A person to approach
Prof. Alex Bashasha Turyatemba is named in the portal’s directory as Honorary Consul. His published professional channels offer a starting point for a focused diplomatic enquiry.
Comoros and Uganda are COMESA member states. That provides regional context for commercial conversations; any particular transaction still needs the applicable rules and counterparties confirmed.
Education, cultural understanding and enterprise can be subjects for future dialogue. A proposal should identify real partners, a clear objective and the resources each participant can contribute.
The opportunity. The local partner. The practical detail.
An island market brings questions of scale, supply, skills and transport into the same conversation. A strong proposal explains how the activity would work on the ground.
ANPI offers investment information and business facilitation. Approach the agency with a defined project, proposed location and a realistic account of the resources required.
Explore hospitality, guiding or visitor services with operators who understand the islands. Consider seasonality, training, maintenance and the capacity of the intended location.
Define the visitor and the service.
Identify a capable local counterpart.
Plan staffing and reliable delivery.
Agriculture & processingKnow the product and its market
A food or plant-product enquiry should begin with verified supply, processing requirements, quality standards and the intended buyer. Value comes from a workable chain, from producer to market.
Clarify volumes and quality.
Check storage and packaging.
Confirm applicable certification.
Marine & environmental knowledgeKeep the setting in view
Coastal activity needs attention to local ecosystems and community interests. Research, training or service proposals should identify a responsible institution and any permissions required.
Describe the place and purpose.
Agree responsibilities with local partners.
Confirm permits and practical support.
Regional commercial linksWork through the full route
COMESA provides a regional framework. For a specific shipment, confirm the product classification, origin requirements, customs procedure, payment terms and transport route with the competent authorities.
Verify the buyer and supplier.
Document price and delivery assumptions.
Check the rules for the actual goods.
Prepare the enquiry
A clear purpose opens the conversation.
Introduce your organisation, the activity you have in mind and the local partner or information you need. Ask for a specific next step.
A mangrove shoreline, a volcanic summit and a harbour town tell different parts of the same island story.
Look at the country one place at a time. Understanding distances, island transfers and local circumstances helps turn an attractive image into a thoughtful plan.
Moroni’s streets and coastal architecture meet an island landscape dominated by the Karthala volcano. Historic settlements form part of the country’s World Heritage story.
Mutsamudu offers a close-grained view of urban life, architectural detail and the sea. Together with Domoni, it represents Anjouan in the historic medinas World Heritage property.
Mangroves, coastal scenery and marine life give Mohéli a distinctive place in the country profile. Ask the tourism office about suitable operators and current local arrangements.
Comorian culture is carried through neighbourhoods, family life and shared places. The medinas’ architecture sits within communities whose social traditions remain part of everyday life.
UNESCO’s account describes towns shaped by Indian Ocean exchange and enduring forms of community organisation. Their significance lies in the relationship between the buildings and the people who inhabit them.
A useful academic or professional connection starts with the subject, the people and a purpose both sides understand. Identify the institution before deciding on the programme.
Academic connections
A subject to explore. A counterpart to meet.
For a study or research enquiry, explain your discipline, qualification and intended activity. Ask the Consul’s office for an appropriate institutional contact where assistance is available.
Tourism, enterprise and environmental knowledge provide possible subjects for dialogue. These are ideas for future engagement, rather than advertised scholarships or confirmed placements.
Shape a practical exchange
Agree the participants, learning objective, host institution, dates, supervision and costs. Confirm qualification recognition and any immigration requirements before committing.
Confirm current entry and document requirements with the competent authority
Entry & visitor information
Your passport. Your purpose. Your route.
The National Tourism Office provides trip-planning information, including entry formalities. Confirm the requirements for your nationality, intended activity and arrival route before travelling.
Use the Consul’s published email for a focused diplomatic or consular enquiry. Ask which authority receives applications and documents, and how appointments are arranged.
State your nationality, country of residence, purpose and intended dates. Ask which authority should handle the procedure and what information it requires.
Can I visit the published address?
Arrange an appointment first. The address is the Consul’s published professional office; confirm that it is the correct location for your particular request.
How should I plan travel between islands?
Ask the National Tourism Office or a suitable local operator about the current transport options, schedules and arrangements. Leave time for transfers and confirm the complete journey.
News & engagements
A new chapter for the historic medinas.
Mutsamudu · An illustrative heritage view
Heritage milestone · 2026
Six towns. A World Heritage story.
The Medinas of the Historic Sultanates of the Comoros joined the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2026. The serial property brings together Moroni, Ntsudjini, Itsandra, Ikoni, Mutsamudu and Domoni.
The inscription recognises historic urban forms and the cultural exchanges that shaped them. It offers a fresh starting point for learning about Comoros through its living towns.
Palm-lined beaches, harbour towns, mangroves and volcanic rock. These views introduce the variety of an island country shaped by land and sea.
MitsamiouliPalms and sand on Grande Comore.MoroniA street view in the capital.Mutsamudu harbourAnjouan looks towards the sea.NioumachouaA mangrove landscape on Mohéli.Karthala volcanoThe volcanic interior of Grande Comore.Below the surfaceMarine life photographed off Mohéli.
