Islamic insurgents seize town in Mozambique and battle defence forces

Mocimboa de Praia, some 80 kilometres from LNG site, overrun by insurgents as Mozambique confirms first Covid-19 case

Siezed: Soldiers from Mozambique's army seen on patrol two years ago in Mocimboa da Praia
Siezed: Soldiers from Mozambique's army seen on patrol two years ago in Mocimboa da PraiaPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 23 March 2020, 15:29Updated 23 March 2020, 16:33
MozambiqueMocimboa da PraiaAfricaSub-Saharan Africa