Mozambique: Security in Palma is now better than before terrorist attacks- Nyusi

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Mozambique: Security in Palma is now better than before terrorist attacks- Nyusi

4:24 CAT | 15 Sep 2022

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Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi urges oil companies to resume onshore liquefied natural gas (Mozambique LNG) projects, which were suspended last year following a terrorist attack against the town of Palma on 24 March.

The Mozambican Defence and Security Forces (FDS) regained control of the town about a week later

Nyusi points out advances made in the fight against terrorism by the joint military forces of Mozambique, Rwanda Defence Force and SADC Military Mission to Mozambique (SAMIM), which have been relentlessly pursuing terrorists. The insurgents are already on the run, launching only occasional attacks

“Security in Palma is at a higher level prior to the attack. Success in the fight against terrorists in the axis Mocímboa da Praia and Palma, including access roads to the port of Palma, offer higher stability,” said Nyusi this Wednesday (14), during the opening ceremony of the 7th Mozambican Gas and Energy Summit and Exhibition, a two day event under way in Maputo.

Nyusi also called TotalEnergies to resume its operations, which have been suspended since 24 March, 2021 when it declared force majeure.

The attack took place near its logistics site in Afungi peninsula where the implementation of the Mozambique LNG project is taking place.

Nyusi explains that terrorism is a global phenomenon which requires concerted efforts of all countries, since it is a major threat to peace and stability across the continent and the world.

The government is also concerned with the delay in the signing of the Final Investment Decision for Area 4.

According to Nyusi, the world is currently facing an energy crisis witnessed by the growing demand of gas due to suspension of supplies from Russia to the European market.

Hence, due to its geographical location Mozambique is a suitable candidate to fill the gap and is a viable alternative for gas supplies from the Middle East, in addition to its vast natural deposits.

The summit brings together representatives of domestic and international energy industry who will discuss policies, project development and energy transition in Mozambique.

Watch the Miramar report.