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Islamist insurgents captured the strategic port city of Mocimboa da Praia in northern Mozambique.
- More than 50 South Africans reported missing following the attacks in northern Mozambique have been tallied.
- The Defense Ministry says that SANDF is providing logistical support to the High Commissioner in Maputo regarding repatriation.
- South Africa will participate in a SADC meeting with a view to helping find a solution “that ensures peace” in Mozambique.
More than 50 South Africans reported missing through the High Commission in Maputo after the attacks in northern Mozambique were tallied, the Ministry of Defense and Military Veterans said on Saturday.
Defense Ministry spokesman Siphiwe Dlamini said that the South African National Defense Force (SANDF) was providing repatriation support to the High Commission for citizens wishing to return to South Africa.
Some citizens evacuated earlier this week were accompanied by the remains of Adrian Nel, who was killed in an attack by Islamic State insurgents.
“South Africa looks forward to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) troika meeting which has been convened by the President of Botswana, His Excellency Mokgweetsi Masisi,” said Dlamini.
Masisi will convene the meeting next week in his capacity as chairman of the SADC Policy, Defense and Security Body amid attacks in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province.
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“The meeting provides an important platform for regional participation in actions to be taken to resolve the security challenges facing the Republic of Mozambique. South Africa, as a member of SADC, will participate in the meeting with a view to assisting in the development of a solution that will ensure peace and continued development in Mozambique. “
Dlamini said South Africa reiterated its full support for all attempts by SADC and the African Union that sought to silence weapons and achieve peace and stability in Africa, including southern Africa.
“As a matter of principle, South Africa supports multilateral efforts to respond to the situation in Mozambique. South Africa will be guided by the results of this meeting on how it can help stabilize the situation in Mozambique.”
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