VOICED: The plight of Mozambique's 'Madgermans'

The transcript discusses the experiences of Mozambicans who worked in East Germany from 1979 as part of a labor agreement. Despite promises of financial prosperity, they returned home after the Berlin Wall fell with only a fraction of their earnings. Many remain unemployed and gather in a park, sharing memories and seeking justice. They suspect their labor was used to pay for weapons during Mozambique's independence struggle. Their reputation as troublemakers hinders their chances of receiving owed money or finding work.

What was the main purpose of the labor agreement between Mozambique and East Germany?

• To provide education opportunities for Mozambicans

• To strengthen diplomatic relations

• To supply labor for East Germany's industries

• To promote cultural exchange

What percentage of their salaries were the Mozambican workers paid while in Germany?

• 40%

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

What did the Mozambican workers expect upon returning home after the Berlin Wall fell?

• To receive full payment of their salaries

• To receive educational scholarships

• To be offered jobs in Germany

• To be given free housing

What do the 'mad Germans' refer to in the context of the Mozambican workers?

• Mozambicans who worked in Germany

• Mozambicans who stayed in Germany

• Mozambicans who protested in Germany

• Mozambicans who returned home

What suspicion do the workers have about their deployment to East Germany?

• They were sent for educational purposes

• They were used to pay for Mozambique's independence fight

• They were sent to promote tourism

• They were used to strengthen cultural ties