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Tag: Mozambique
Manuel Chang Will Face Corruption Charges in U.S.
A judge overturned the South African government’s decision to send the minister back to Mozambique, where civil society groups say his political clout will protect him.
Mozambique Closes Beaches Again Due To Low Covid Vaccinations
With only 5 percent of the country’s adults vaccinated, Mozambique took the precaution amid fears of a renewed spread of the coronavirus.
Mozambique Mints a New National Park — and Surveys Its Riches
In the wake of wars, natural disasters and insurgencies, Mozambique is experiencing an environmental renaissance. One of the results is a new and stunningly beautiful national park.
In Bid to Boost Its Profile, ISIS Turns to Africa’s Militants
Violence by Islamist extremists in Africa reached a record high last year. Now, the Islamic State is using those attacks to project an image of strength.
How Debt and Climate Change Pose ‘Systemic Risk’ to World Economy
With dozens of countries struggling to manage both staggering debt and mounting climate disasters, some financial leaders are calling for green debt relief.
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Mozambique Attack
An affiliate of the militant group has seized large swaths of territory, including another important port town, but the assault last week demonstrated a new level of boldness.
As Militants Seize Mozambique Gas Hub, a Dash for Safety Turns Deadly
An agonizing choice for nearly 200 people holed up in a hotel as gunmen roamed unchecked: Wait overnight for rescue? Or make a run for it?
Insurgents Seize Mozambique Town, Killing Several People; Fate of Hundreds Unknown
The attack by hundreds of militants trapped nearly 200 people, including foreign workers, in a hotel in Palma, Mozambique, site of a major gas project.
American Soldiers Help Mozambique Battle an Expanding ISIS Affiliate
With a small military training program, the United States military has joined efforts to fight a brutal insurgency that has devastated northern Mozambique.