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Assisted by Rwandan troops, Mozambican forces have rescued more than 100 people who had been taken hostage by militants in northern Mozambique. The hostages, mostly children, women and the elderly, are said to have been held by Islamic State-linked militants, locally known as al-Shaabab, in Mocimboa da Praia district. The …

During their recent operations in Mozambique, Rwandan forces killed 14 islamist militants but one Rwandan soldier was injured in the mission. “He is recovering well”, said an army spokesperson. The operations were launched in different areas of the north between 24 and 28 June. The coastal town of Mocimboa da …