Good afternoon. In some ways, the Hulene rubbish dump in the centre of the city of Maputo sums up Mozambique's development problems. It is dangerous, and made more so by climate change; it affects the poor more than the rich; and the country lacks the funds to replace it.
The full Daily Briefing continues below for Pro subscribers. Subscribers to the Zitamar News tier can read the top half, including the full leader article, here.
From the Zitamar Live Blog:
Zitamar Mozambique Live Blog
💥 Insurgents clashed with the Local Force militia around the village of Chai in Macomia district in the early hours of Monday morning. At least one insurgent was killed. Carta de Moçambique reported that military escorts on the N380 highway were suspended on Monday following the attack.
Zitamar Mozambique Live Blog
💥 Insurgents beheaded at least one person in the village of Magaia in the Chiúre district of Cabo Delgado province yesterday. Islamic State claimed responsibility for the killing and said its fighters burned more than 50 homes in the attack.
Zitamar Mozambique Live Blog
At least three Mozambican soldiers were killed this morning when a military vehicle crashed by the Lúrio river bridge in the Chiúre district of Cabo Delgado province, according to local sources.
