By AFPMore by this AuthorMAPUTO,Mozambican prosecutors on Monday named a South African and two Tanzanians among leaders of a jihadist group operating in the northern gas-rich region, saying the group wants to create an independent state. But in October, legal proceedings began against some 200 suspected jihadists at a jail in the provincial capital of Pemba. It named the South African as Andre Mayer Hanekom, 60, and the Tanzanians as Chafim Mussa and Adamu Nhaungwa Yangue. Machetes, arrows and gunpowder were found at the home of Mr Hanekom, who has been operating a maritime business in Palma. The court papers list several attacks linked to the five leaders, who include two Mozambicans.

Source: Daily Nation December 31, 2018 16:41 UTC