{"id":99001,"date":"2026-04-01T16:24:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T16:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mozambique\/all-news\/over-3000-travelers-cross-zambezia-border-checkpoints"},"modified":"2026-04-01T17:07:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:07:57","slug":"over-3000-travelers-cross-zambezia-border-checkpoints","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mozambique\/all-news\/over-3000-travelers-cross-zambezia-border-checkpoints","title":{"rendered":"Over 3000 Travelers Cross Zamb\u00e9zia Border Checkpoints"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>Over the past weekend, 3,251 travelers crossed the border checkpoints in Zamb\u00e9zia province, marking a 33% increase from the previous week. The Provincial Directorate of Migration conducted 26 inspection operations, identifying 210 foreign nationals. Authorities are enhancing border control measures to ensure legal migration and national security.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Mozambique. <\/strong> <\/span>A total of 3,251 travellers crossed border checkpoints in Zambe\u0301zia province over the past weekend, announced Valeriano Galbardo Bento, Head of Public Relations at the Provincial Directorate of Migration, this Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>According to Bento, the figure represents an increase of around 33% in migration compared with the same period the previous week.<\/p>\n<p>During the same weekend, as part of efforts to monitor the legality of foreign nationals in the country, the sector carried out 26 inspection operations, identifying 210 citizens of various nationalities.<\/p>\n<p>Migration authorities say they continue to strengthen control and monitoring at the borders to ensure the legal movement of people and safeguard the country\u2019s security.<\/p>\n<p>Zambe\u0301zia province, located in Mozambique, has been a significant transit point for travelers due to its strategic location. The region&#8217;s border checkpoints are crucial for monitoring migration and ensuring the legality of foreign nationals entering the country. Recent efforts by the Provincial Directorate of Migration reflect a commitment to strengthening border security and managing the flow of people effectively. This increase in traveler numbers highlights the ongoing dynamics of migration in the region, influenced by various socio-economic factors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Mozambique<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know Over the past weekend, 3,251 travelers crossed the border checkpoints in Zamb\u00e9zia province, marking a 33% increase from the previous week. The Provincial Directorate of Migration conducted 26 inspection operations, identifying 210 foreign nationals. Authorities are enhancing border control measures to ensure legal migration and national security. Africa-Press &#8211; Mozambique. 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