Senior US statesman identifies key figurehead of Mozambique's Islamist insurgency

Person is also "lead coordinator" of all attacks in gas-rich northern Mozambique and main "communications conduit"

Target: The Amarula Hotel in Palma was targeted in the attack on Palma, Mozambique in March 2021. — Target: The Amarula Hotel in Palma was targeted in the attack on Palma, Mozambique in March 2021.Photo: DYCK ADVISORY GROUP/REUTERS/SCANPIX

Iain Esau

London

Published 9 August 2021, 15:34Updated 10 August 2021, 12:17

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