TotalEnergies head says ‘sustainable security’ needed to restart LNG project; Mozambique and IMF start new programme talks

Welcome to Zitamar’s daily Mozambique briefing for 1 February 2022

Agenda:

• Tomorrow: Mozambique 6th Licensing Round Virtual Roadshow, 4pm (CAT)

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The latest from Zitamar News:

TotalEnergies head says ‘sustainable security’ needed to restart LNG project
Patrick Pouyanné said his objective was for work to restart in 2022, but said more progress is still needed before Cabo Delgado reaches “sustainable security”

Insurgents kill 14 people in Cabo Delgado province
At least 14 people were killed by insurgents last weekend in Cabo Delgado province

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President Nyusi has given a speech today at the launch of the new 'Judicial Year', also inaugurating a new district court in Katembe, Maputo. The speech can be heard here: https://t.me/mozcasts/189

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Also in the news:

• Mozambican government and IMF in talks to restore aid (O País)

• Government cuts transfers to communities affected by extractive activity (Carta de Moçambique)

• Administrative Tribunal authorizes ring road tolls (VOA, O País)

Mozambican government and IMF in talks to restore aid (O País)