Mozambique port near giant LNG schemes falls to Islamist insurgents

Islamic State takes Mocimboa da Praia in Cabo Delgado sparking fears for key LNG sites

Fighting: Mocimboa da Praia has been devastated by previous battles between Islamist insurgents and Mozambique's defence and security forces
Fighting: Mocimboa da Praia has been devastated by previous battles between Islamist insurgents and Mozambique's defence and security forcesPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 13 August 2020, 14:05Updated 13 August 2020, 14:05