Islamist militants have ambushed a convoy that was trying to rescue civilians from a hotel amid fighting in northern Mozambique, reports say. Evacuees included foreign gas workers. French energy giant Total said it was forced to suspend operations at a huge gas project nearby. About 180 foreign and local gas workers took refuge in the Amarula Palma hotel. But they were ambushed outside the hotel, Mr Dyck said, adding that at least 20 people were initially flown to safety in helicopters.

Source: The Star March 27, 2021 23:15 UTC