Zim Rally SADC To Handle Mozambique Islamic Insurgence

Zimbabwe has rallied SADC member states to address the Islamic Insurgence in Mozambique saying it was a threat to regional peace, stability and growth.

The Minister of Defence and War Veterans Affairs, Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, officiating at the 12^th Academic Graduation Ceremony held at the Zimbabwe Staff College today, told delegates that the SADC region is under threats from acts of terrorism in Mozambique. She said:

Our region is under serious threat from acts of terrorism and other forms of non-traditional threats which require sophisticated strategies to overcome. In that regard, our government is deeply concerned about the deteriorating security situation in Mozambique, which is threatening peace and socio-economic development of the region.

Mozambique is our gateway to the sea, therefore, any form of attack on our neighbour has a direct impact on us. There is need for collective effort in the region, to deal with this emerging threat.