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Why is there an insurgency in Mozambique?

They call themselves “al-Shabab” and they’re linked to the Islamic State group. But who are the insurgents waging war in northern Mozambique? And what do they want?

They leave a trail of chaos and destruction.

A group of insurgents calling themselves “al-Shabab” are waging war in northern Mozambique.

They’re linked to the Islamic State group and accused of heinous crimes – including beheadings.

The violence got so serious, Mozambique has even looked abroad for help.

But how did this insurgency begin? And what do these militants want?

Hosted by Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter)

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