Comoros president's knife attacker dies in prison

The national prosecutor says an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of his death. A man who attacked Comoros President Azali Assoumani with a knife and injured him slightly has been found dead in prison, the national prosecutor said Saturday, a day after the incident. "He was isolated in a cell so that he could calm down yesterday after his arrest. Investigators found his lifeless body lying on the floor this morning. A doctor declared him dead," Ali Mohamed Djounaid told a press conference. "An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of his death," he added. Government spokeswoman Fatima Ahamada said Saturday that 65-year-old Assoumani was at home with his family and "doing very well". The attack took place during a funeral for a well-known religious leader. The knife injured the president's hand, but the attacker was stopped by another mourner, witnesses said. ➤ Click here to follow our WhatsApp channel for more stories.