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

Iain Esau

London

Published 23 March 2020, 15:29Updated 23 March 2020, 16:33

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