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Comorian TikToker Mkataba found dead on A7 motorway

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The family of Kassim, a Comorian creator known on TikTok as Mkataba, confirmed his death on 23 October. The man in his thirties, who lived in Marseille, had been missing since 16 October and his body was found on the A7 motorway, according to Comores Infos.

Kassim’s family, a Comorian content creator known on TikTok by the pseudonym Mkataba, confirmed his death on Friday 23 October after his body was found on the A7 motorway in France, reports Comores Infos. The man in his thirties, who lived in Marseille, had not been heard from since 16 October.

Kassim’s disappearance had been reported after threats, according to Comores Infos. His family confirmed the disappearance on 23 October before announcing his death on the same day.

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