Rwanda donates 1000 metric tonnes of maize meal to Zimbabwe

THE Republic of Rwanda has donated 1000 metric tonnes of maize meal to Zimbabwe, which is currently facing acute hunger owing to an El-Nino induced drought. 

Speaking at the handover ceremony in Harare today , Rwandese ambassador to Zimbabwe, James Musoni said the donation follows President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s appeal for food aid.

“In the spirit of “ubuntu”, his counterpart and brother His Excellency, Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda heard it and immediately responded to the call by dispatching a consignment of 1000 metric tonnes to Zimbabwe” said Musoni.

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