According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the consignment comprises 20 metric tons of food, emergency relief items, and essential medicines to support affected communities.
The ministry indicated that an additional shipment of humanitarian assistance is expected to arrive in Mozambique in the coming days as part of Rwanda's continued support.
The Commonwealth recently called on member countries, regional partners, and international agencies to provide urgent support to Mozambique following the disaster caused by weeks of relentless rainfall.
'The Commonwealth mourns with the families and communities enduring this hardship,' Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey said, emphasising the urgent need for a coordinated international response.
Rwanda's intervention in Mozambique is part of a broader pattern of international humanitarian engagement. In July last year, Rwanda delivered a new shipment of humanitarian aid to Gaza to support civilians affected by the protracted conflict in the Middle East.
In partnership with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, over 40 tons of food and medical supplies were dispatched and received in Amman by the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation for onward distribution to Gaza.
That delivery marked Rwanda's fourth humanitarian shipment to Gaza since the conflict erupted in October 2023. It followed earlier consignments in May 2025, November 2024, and October 2023, which together included food, medicines, water, and fortified nutritional supplies for children.
Beyond humanitarian aid deliveries, Rwanda has also provided technical support in post-disaster recovery efforts. In January 2026, the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) deployed a contingent of military engineers to Jamaica to assist with reconstruction efforts following Hurricane Melissa. Working alongside the Jamaica Defence Force, the team has been engaged in rehabilitating critical infrastructure and rebuilding homes in affected communities.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/rwanda-sends-emergency-aid-to-mozambique-after-severe-floods
