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Total calls on army to secure Afungi facility site in Cabo Delgado

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“Cabo Delgado: a gas Eldorado and security nightmare”

MOZAMBIQUE

Cabo Delgado: a gas Eldorado and security nightmare

The development of Cabo Delgado province's vast gas resources has brought with it the emergence of an armed insurgency, one that is yet to be clearly defined but is already impinging on Total and ExxonMobil's operations there. As the conflict worsens, President Nyusi has been prompted to seek foreign help.

The Total gas project in Mozambique. © Total

As the jihadist insurgency's attacks approach its gas facilities, Total has turned to the country's armed forces. For their part, the Mozambican authorities have been using foreign mercenaries. [...] (595 words)

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