Rwanda Security Forces in Mozambique donate scholastic materials to four Schools in Mocimboa da Praia and Palma district
Cabo Delgado, 13 February 2023
Rwanda Security Forces in Cabo Delgado province donated scholastic materials including exercise books and pens to one thousand students of Januaro Pedro Secondary school, Trinta de Junho and Cimento primary schools of Mocimboa da Praia and Mute primary school in Palma District.
The President of Mocimboa da Praia Municipality Cheia Carlos MOMBA and Faisal Idrice Ndemanga the Focal point of Palma district in charge of Education services appreciated the donation, noting that the materials will improve the quality of education that the children receive.
Lt Col Guillaume RUTAYISIRE, the RSF Civil Military Cooperation Officer (S9) highlighted that, "...although security has so far been restored, it is important to improve the livelihoods to local population. Thus, social assistance is always needed"
The Schools in Mocimboa da Praia district have been closed since 2020 when terrorists launched successive attacks across the province and were reopened recently in January 2023 following a significant improvement in the security situation.
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