Mozambique: Closed Mosque Re-Opens in Pemba

Maputo — The Mozambican government on Saturday authorised the reopening of the Muhamad mosque in Pemba, capital of the northern province of Cabo Delgado, which was closed about a year ago because of its connections with the terrorist group that has launched armed attacks in parts of the province.

Islamic fundamentalists, known locally as "Al Shabaab" (although they do not seem connected to the Somali terrorist group of that name), launched attacks against police installations in the district of Mocimboa da Praia, on 5 October 2017, starting a low-level insurrection which has spread into the neighbouring districts of Palma, Macomia and Nangade.

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