VOICED : Mozambique's gas boom dream under threat

Mozambique discovered vast offshore gas reserves in 2010, sparking dreams of economic transformation akin to Qatar. Local fishermen anticipate job creation and infrastructure development. However, the project faces delays due to falling gas prices and postponed investments. A debt scandal involving secret loans has further complicated matters, leading to IMF intervention. The government must first address its debts before reaping gas revenues. Initially expected by 2016, gas exports are now projected for 2022, crucial for the many Mozambicans living in poverty.

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