Mozambique set for next state of emergency despite legality questions

Country's second state of emergency to tackle Covid-19 will run until 6 September, although former judge is uneasy about decision's constitutionality

Confusion: Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi, centre, in Manica province on 7 August.
Confusion: Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi, centre, in Manica province on 7 August.Photo: MOZAMBIQUE GOVERNMENT
Published 7 August 2020, 10:32Updated 7 August 2020, 10:32