Defence minister says causes of terrorism still unknown; Regulator denies first LNG shipment is imminent

Welcome to Zitamar’s daily Mozambique briefing for 24 August 2022

Agenda:

• Today: General elections in Angola

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The latest from Zitamar News:

Angola Elects 2022 — Issue #3

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The latest from Cabo Delgado:

21 August 22: Mandela, Muidumbe
Insurgents attacked the village of Mandela in Muidumbe district on Sunday. The extent of the damage is not yet known, but residents were reported to have fled to the villages of Homba and Nanhala in Mueda district. 
Source: Cabo Ligado intelligence

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Also in the news:

• Government to agree amendments to public sector salary overhaul this month (Rádio Moçambique)

• Defence minister says “objective causes” of terrorism still unknown (O País)

• Rwanda appoints new counter-terrorism commander in Mozambique (Taarifa)

• Regulator denies that Mozambique about to make first LNG shipment (AIM)

• New strategy to combat dirty money approved (Lusa)