Comoros

What does persecution look like in Comoros?

In the Comoros islands in south east Africa, religious minorities, especially Christians, are subjected to extreme constraints when it comes to openly or even discussing their faith. For Christian families, particularly converts from Islam, the challenges are even more acute. They must send their children to Islamic schools or face alienation. Public worship or even conversing about Christianity in public spaces can be interpreted as proselytising, a punishable offence.

Anyone suspected of converting to Christianity can be ostracised by the larger community, creating an environment where religious freedom doesn’t exist. Because of this, many Christians – especially those who have converted from Islam – are forced to live out their faith in secret.

Who is most vulnerable to persecution?

As Comoros is a very small country, persecution is the same throughout the nation. Converts from Islam are most at risk, and evangelicals face legal penalties for any type of evangelism.

Meet "Nadia"

Brothers and sisters, I am asking you to pray for me so that the Lord keeps on blessing me and blessing my job. Pray also for this country, our country, which is in a lot of problems. May the people who live [here] be away from darkness.

"Nadia"

What has changed this year?

Little has changed in Comoros. Sunni Islam continues to be the dominant religion in this country, where more than 98% of the population is Muslim. Christians are a pressured minority; converts experience this even more acutely. In 2025 alone, there were multiple instances of believers being persecuted – psychologically and physically – for their faith in Jesus.

What does Open Doors do to help Christians in Comoros?

Through partners, Open Doors supports Christians throughout East Africa with discipleship programmes and economic empowerment initiatives.

How can you pray for Comoros?

• Ask God to protect and sustain these believers. Christians who convert from Islam can face significant oppression from their family and community.
• Pray for Christians forced to follow Jesus in secret, as being revealed as a Christian would mean brutal persecution.
• Pray that God will make a way for church leaders and churches to find community. Comoros is a tiny nation, so Christians are an easy target.