Security in Mozambique improves – President Nyusi

Harare (New Ziana) – Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi said on Wednesday the security situation in the country’s northern Cabo Delgado province where government forces are battling an Islamic insurgency, had significantly improved.
The Mozambican leader, who is on a three-day state visit to Zimbabwe, told journalists he had discussed the insurgency with host President Emmerson Mnangagwa, whose country is rendering military support.
“During our engagement, private and official talks, I briefed President Mnangagwa on the fight in the Cabo Delgado where we are being assisted by SADC countries, including Zimbabwe which is also training our special forces that are annihilating the terrorists,” he said.
“I’m pleased to share that the security situation has improved quite dramatically in Mozambique. We have been defeating the terrorists, and because of the improved situation, we have seen some internally displaced persons returning to their original home areas.”
About 24 countries have sent troops to help Mozambique in its fight against the insurgents in the resource rich province, which is home to gas, rubies, graphite, gold and other natural resources.
The war started in 2017 when youths in Mocimboa da Praia attacked a local police station and army posts and seized some weapons. Since then, more than 4 000 people have been killed and about 800 000 others displaced from their homes, creating a massive humanitarian crisis.
President Nyusi said he also discussed various co-operation issues between the two countries with President Mnangagwa, including agreement on the management, development and sustainable use of the Save River basin, establishment of Buzi, Pungwe and Save river Basin Commission and hosting of the Buzi and Pungwe Save River Basins Commission.
New Ziana