French energy giant TotalEnergies has restarted construction of a $20bn liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique after pausing operations due to escalating violence in the region. The project, one of the largest on the continent, was suspended in 2021 amid fighting linked to ISIL that has claimed thousands of lives. Despite security improvements, concerns about environmental impact and human rights abuses persist, leading to legal proceedings against TotalEnergies. The project is expected to generate significant economic benefits for Mozambique but faces continued scrutiny and opposition from various groups.
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