Tension In Comoros After Disputed Vote

The situation in the Comoros capital Moroni was calm on Monday, under heavy rain after the first round of voting, but tension was high in towns on neighbouring islands (Credit: AFP)

Political tension was running high in the Comoros on Monday, with violent incidents reported one day after the Indian Ocean island nation held a presidential vote.

The archipelago is awaiting official results from Sunday's first round election, which is expected to show incumbent leader President Azali Assoumani with a comfortable lead.