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Three Mozambican citizens who fell victim to human trafficking in the Central African Republic have returned home following several weeks of diplomatic efforts involving authorities from both countries and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The victims have been in Manica Province, their home region, since Thursday, 8 October.
According to Mozambique's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, the repatriation was made possible through coordination between the Mozambican Government, Central African authorities and the IOM, which ensured the identification, protection and safe return of the victims.
The three citizens were part of an initial group of 14 Mozambicans identified in connection with the case. Of these, seven managed to return to Mozambique on their own, while four remain missing.
Mozambican authorities, working alongside the IOM and the Government of the Central African Republic, are continuing efforts to locate the four missing citizens and secure their safe return.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation stated that, since becoming aware of the situation, the Government has been using diplomatic channels to monitor the case and ensure the protection of the affected citizens.
The Government also reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with the IOM and other international organisations to address migration-related challenges, including protecting Mozambican nationals facing vulnerable circumstances abroad.
The case remains under investigation and diplomatic follow-up as authorities continue their efforts to establish the whereabouts of the four missing Mozambicans.
The Bank of Mozambique has extended by another six months the requirement for exporters to convert 50% of their export earnings into the national currency, in a move aimed at increasing foreign currency availability within the financial system. The decision took effect on 9 October, extending the exceptional regime introduced in April 2025.
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has announced that authorities will begin the compulsory collection of illegally held firearms after the voluntary surrender campaign ends in December 2026. The measure is expected to take effect in January 2027, following the expiration of the amnesty period granted to citizens possessing unregistered or illegally held weapons.
The Mozambican Government has introduced new rules into its petroleum legislation to prevent the State from bearing financial costs arising from project suspensions caused by force majeure events. The measure follows disagreements with French multinational TotalEnergies, which claimed an additional $4.5 billion in costs associated with the suspension of the Mozambique LNG project in Cabo Delgado.
Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday, 11 October, that he will undergo surgery to remove a nodule detected in one of his lungs during recent medical examinations. The operation is expected to take place in the coming days at Gemelli University Hospital in Rome.
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