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As one of Africa’s largest and oldest rainforests, Nyungwe offers an experience that is both exhilarating and enriching. It draws visitors from across the globe to explore its wonders, making it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts.

The park’s allure lies in its remarkable biodiversity. Situated within the Albertine Rift, a region celebrated for its incredible species diversity and endemism, Nyungwe is a haven for nature lovers. The park is home to over 1,068 plant species, including more than 200 tree varieties and 200 identified orchids. Additionally, nearly 300 butterfly species, including several endemic ones, flutter through this verdant paradise.

This rich flora supports a diverse array of wildlife, including more than 80 mammal species. Among these, 13 primate species, such as the charismatic chimpanzees and the striking black-and-white Colobus monkeys, thrive within Nyungwe’s dense forests.

For those eager to experience this wildlife up close, the park offers unique primate trekking opportunities. Two habituated groups of chimpanzees—one in the Cyamudongo Forest and a larger group in the main forest—provide a thrilling adventure as visitors embark on guided treks through the thick vegetation.

Nyungwe is also a paradise for birdwatchers, boasting over 320 bird species, with 29 species endemic to the Albertine Rift. The park’s diverse landscapes—ranging from swamps and marshes to bamboo thickets and open woodlands—create a variety of microhabitats, attracting an array of birdlife. This makes Nyungwe one of Africa’s premier bird-watching destinations.

The Canopy Walk is also one of the most exhilarating experiences in Nyungwe. With 160 meters long and 70 meters high, this rare adventure allows visitors to stroll along suspended bridges high above the forest floor, offering a bird’s-eye view of the lush canopy. From this vantage point, the forest’s beauty unfolds in all its glory, with the sounds of nature creating a serene and immersive experience.

Nyungwe’s significance extends beyond its appeal to tourists; it is a critical conservation area. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023, the park’s intact forests, peat bogs, and grasslands are vital for preserving Rwanda’s biodiversity. Its strategic location on the watershed divide of the Congo and Nile rivers further underscores its environmental importance, providing around 70% of Rwanda’s freshwater.

The park’s rivers, flowing westward, contribute to the River Congo, while those flowing eastward are part of the Nile River system. Nyungwe is historically recognized as the furthest source of the Nile, adding another layer of significance to its conservation.

In 2020, the Rwandan government, in collaboration with African Parks, took significant steps to protect this invaluable ecosystem. Their efforts have led to the successful ecological and economic revival of Nyungwe, safeguarding its unique biodiversity from threats such as poaching, illegal mining, and agricultural encroachment.

Nyungwe is easily accessible via a scenic four-hour drive from Kigali. The park’s headquarters at Uwinka serve as the starting point for a range of activities, including guided hikes along its 130 kilometers of well-maintained trails.

These trails cater to travelers of all fitness levels, offering opportunities to explore the forest’s diverse landscapes and encounter its wildlife. For those seeking a deeper connection with nature, Nyungwe provides affordable camping facilities at Uwinka, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the serenity of the forest. Accommodations around the park’s periphery also ensure a comfortable stay for all.

As Rwanda continues to establish itself as a top travel destination, Nyungwe National Park stands as a testament to the country’s dedication to conservation and sustainable tourism.
In 2023, Rwanda’s tourism sector experienced remarkable growth, with 1.4 million visitors flocking to the country—a significant recovery following the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The sector’s revenues surpassed pre-pandemic levels, reflecting a 124% recovery rate. Domestic tourism also thrived, generating $47.7 million, with national parks contributing $35.79 million.

Figures from Rwanda Development Board (RDB) show that Rwanda National Parks registered a positive performance in both revenues and visitors. The parks were visited by 135,869 tourists and generated USD 35.79 million.

This represents an increase of 26% and 31 %, respectively, compared to 2022. The Volcanoes National Park registered the highest increase of 38% in visitors, followed by Akagera National Park which increased by 24%, and Nyungwe National Park by 10%.

Nyungwe National Park attracted 22,764 visitors, 20,529 of whom were paying tourists, with international visitors making up 55% of this number.

White Colobus monkeys are among species found in Nyungwe’s dense forest. Photo by Visit Rwanda Tour

Nyungwe is also a paradise for birdwatchers, boasting over 320 bird species. Photo by Visit Rwanda Tour

The Canopy Walk is also one of the most exhilarating experiences in Nyungwe.

The Canopy Walk is a rare adventure that allows visitors to stroll along suspended bridges high above the forest floor, offering a bird’s-eye view of the lush canopy.

The Canopy walk in Nyungwe National Park is 160 meters long and 70 meters high.

Nyungwe National Park is home to over 1,068 plant species, including more than 200 tree varieties and 200 identified orchids.

Théophile Niyitegeka

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This need has led to the rise of expertise and technologies for climate response across multiple sectors. Food systems are both contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and highly vulnerable to climate impacts. Activities in the Agriculture sector are a significant source of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide emissions, all three of which are potent greenhouse gases. Conversely, changes in temperature and precipitation patterns, along with extreme weather events, directly affect crop yields, food quality, and supply chains.

Research, development organisations, and the private sector in agriculture have long focused on increasing productivity and efficiency through technological advancements such as improved seeds, fertiliser technologies, and advanced management practices, as well as through achieving economies of scale. This approach has seen substantial success in Europe, the USA, and Asia, but to a lesser extent in most SSA countries.

The widely recognised negative impacts of unsustainable agricultural intensification have spurred the development of alternative approaches. The Paris Climate Agreement (2015) and the Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (2022) have provided directions towards more fundamental transitions in agri-food systems. The philosophy of regenerative agriculture emerged in the 1980s, alongside movements such as organic agriculture and conservation agriculture. Regenerative agriculture has recently gained renewed traction and is considered a relevant global framework to guide an agri-food transition including the most typical agroecological practices.

Regenerative Agriculture includes a set of farm and land management practices, principles, and processes that restore and rebuild ecosystems’ health, resilience, and biodiversity. As a farming approach, it emphasises soil health improvement as the foundation of a sustainable food system, biodiversity enhancement, water management, minimal disturbance, integrated livestock management, crop diversity, carbon sequestration, circularity and optimum use of resources/inputs, as well as the use of renewable energy.

Collaborative efforts between local researchers, international institutions, and private sector players are instrumental in the creation of context-specific technologies and practices. For example, developing crop and region-specific fertilizers can significantly boost productivity and food security. Additionally, R&D has been shown to facilitate the development of efficient supply chains and market linkages, helping farmers access both the inputs they need and markets for their produce. Equally important is to integrate existing local and context-specific knowledge in innovation processes and ensure that we learn with farmers and other actors as they pursue their development.

Energy consumption by agri-food systems is another critical area for innovation. This in a bid to counter traditional agricultural practices, which often rely on fossil fuels, contributing to carbon emissions and energy inefficiencies. Technologies such as solar panels and biogas systems are being adopted on farms and in food processing facilities. Solar-powered irrigation systems, for instance, help reduce the carbon footprint of water management.

Solar panels and biogas digesters provide renewable electricity and heat, and innovations in equipment, such as high-efficiency cooling systems, are being implemented to lower energy consumption in food storage and processing. At the same time, smart grids are optimizing energy use and reducing waste and costs.

SNV’s vision in agri-food centres on a sustainable and resilient agri-food system — able to deliver food security and adequate nutrition for people in all their diversity in such a way that the economic, social, and environmental bases are safeguarded for future generations.

At SNV, we facilitate these innovation processes as we implement projects across Africa, including Regenerative Agricultural Practices for Improved Livelihoods and Markets (REALMS). Working with the IKEA Foundation and other partners, including governments, Small and Medium Enterprises, Civil Society Organisations and Research Institutes we have, over the last four years, co-created the necessary enabling environment for regenerative agriculture in at least 10,000 farms.

This is part of our practical approaches to developing scalable solutions, which will catalyze widespread adoption. In implementing this project, we have also drawn valuable lessons. Notably, we have learned that while food systems can be transformed through innovation and R&D, impact at scale can only be attained by addressing systemic challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, limited access to finance, and regulatory barriers.

As such, we are calling upon governments, development partners, Civil Society Organisations and other stakeholders to foster supportive policy environments that encourage investment in agricultural technology and innovation. This includes streamlining regulations that facilitate the adoption of new technologies and provide financial incentives for startups and businesses that focus on agricultural innovation. By integrating these elements into a cohesive strategy, we can build more resilient and efficient food systems that not only meet our current needs but also enable sustainable growth.

On this note, I am pleased to confirm that we will be at the 2024 Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, where we are eager to showcase our experience in implementing evidence-based agricultural solutions, especially around the realm of regenerative agriculture, while highlighting our successes and shortfalls. We hope that our revelations will help the diverse stakeholders at the conference to enhance their own strategies for accelerating Africa’s food system transformation.

The writer is the director of Technical Expertise at SNV.

Andre de Jager

According to the ministry, some of these churches are located in areas that make them unfit for holding prayer activities.

This was established during a recent nationwide inspection that led to the closure of more than 9,000 places of worship due to non-compliance with various regulations.

The Minister of Local Government, Jean Claude Musabyimana, revealed during an interview on RBA’s *Imboni* program that around 600 churches were found to be unfit for reopening, including those that must be demolished because they pose a threat to public safety.

He stated, “There are buildings with serious issues. Among them, 336 are unsuitable for any activity; they are in locations where they should not be, and even their owners acknowledge this. We are not doing this in secret; their owners have discussed it with us and admitted that the best solution is to abandon or demolish these buildings and wait until they can carry out a proper construction project.”

He emphasized that if a church is built in an area where people cannot live, “you cannot expect to renovate it and resume activities there the next day; it’s just not possible.”

Minister Musabyimana also pointed out that some churches will remain closed because they were found to be mere front organizations with no permanent locations. “You cannot claim to have a church with no permanent location, carrying its papers around, and then rent a space meant for other purposes,” he added.

Minister Musabyimana clarified that closing a church does not equate to closing a religion, as a single denomination may have multiple places of worship, allowing for the closure of one while others continue to operate.

The Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) recently announced that in December 2023, it met with representatives of faith-based organizations at the district level, reminding them that the grace period given by the law for those who lacked the required qualifications ended in September 2023. This law provided a five-year window to meet other requirements, including obtaining necessary academic qualifications, as there was a need for time to study and fulfill these obligations, which concluded in September 2023.

In May 2024, RGB also sent a letter to all religious leaders requesting documentation on the locations of their branches, information on those in charge, and their educational qualifications, but not all were able to provide the required documents.

**110 ‘Wilderness’ Sites Permanently Closed**

Minister Musabyimana noted that during the church inspections, they found over 110 locations where people were worshipping in mountains, caves, water springs, pits, and other dangerous places, with some even struck by lightning.

“You are aware that many Rwandans were worshipping in various remote locations, such as mountains with water springs, caves, and what we referred to as wilderness sites, often without any form of safety. We heard of incidents where lightning struck and killed people in trees, only to find out that these were people who had gone to pray in such hazardous places,” he explained.

“We agreed to close those sites because there is no reason for people to conduct prayer activities in such dangerous locations. There are no buildings there; it’s just places where people gather, like pits.”

The 2022 national census revealed that at least 390,000 Rwandans do not adhere to any religion. Catholics constitute over 5 million, accounting for 40% of the population, while ADEPR has 21%, Protestants 15%, Adventists 12%, Muslims 2%, and those practicing traditional beliefs less than 1%.

The EAR church in Buyoga Sector has been identified as needing to be demolished because it is old and too small.

The EAR Muhingo church in Musanze District is also among those that need to be demolished.

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The results were announced on August 27, 2024, at the headquarters of the Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) in Remera.

The Minister of Education, Gaspard Twagirayezu, disclosed that a total of 202,021 candidates sat for the primary school leaving exams, comprising 111,249 girls and 90,772 boys.

The girls achieved a pass rate of 97%, slightly outperforming the boys, who had a pass rate of 96.6%. Science and Kinyarwanda were the top-performing subjects, though Twagirayezu stressed the need for improvement in Mathematics and English.

In Ordinary Level, boys outperformed girls with a pass rate of 95.8%, compared to 92% for girls. A total of 143,227 students took the exams, including 79,933 girls and 63,294 boys.

Minister Twagirayezu noted that students generally did well in subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, while also identifying areas requiring further attention.

Among the 137,052 students who passed from Ordinary Level, 52.8% were placed in general education schools, 40.5% in technical and vocational schools, 4.7% in teacher training colleges (TTC), 1.8% in accounting, and 0.2% in early childhood education programs.

Lucky Fabrice Igiraneza from Pioneer School emerged as the top performer among Primary School leavers, followed by Alliance Igeno from Irerero Academy in Kamonyi, Benita Kirezi Remezo from Ecole Autonome de Butare, Senga Nshuti Davi from Kigali Parents School, and Vanessa Kazubwenge Mahirwe from Ecole Espoir de l’Avenir.

In the Ordinary Level category, Terimbere Ineza Alliah Ange Steven from Luccé Notre Dame de Cîteaux was the overall best performer, followed by Denys Prince Tuyisenge from Hope Haven, Aaron Twarimitswe from Efotec Kanombe, Happiness Abeza from FAWE Girls’ School, and Jean de Dieu Niyonzima from the Educational Institute for Blind Children in Kibeho.

Each of the top performers received a laptop and had their tuition for the entire year covered by Umwarimu SACCO. They were also provided with school supplies for the whole year.

The next academic year will begin on September 9, 2024, and end on June 27, 2025.

To check their grades, students can visit the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) website. Alternatively, if using a feature phone, they can send their code to 8888, after which their grades and the school they have been placed in will be displayed immediately.

Results announced today indicate a strong performance by girls in primary school, while boys excelled in Ordinary Level exams.

Each of the top performers received a laptop and had their tuition for the entire year covered by Umwarimu SACCO.

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Odinga stated that the introduction of an AU visa would significantly enhance the free movement of people and goods across the continent, thereby promoting intra-Africa trade.

He lamented that traders and businesspeople in Africa are required to obtain numerous visas to travel across the continent, while their foreign counterparts can do so freely.

'My friend Aliko Dangote says that to travel across the continent, he needs 35 visas. His French competitor does not need a visa to travel with a French visa in Africa. What a shame. In Europe, you only need a Schengen visa to travel across the entire continent without a problem,' Odinga said.

Raila Odinga makes his remarks during the official launch of his bid for the chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC).

He pledged to introduce the AU visa to remove the bottlenecks that have hindered free movement for decades.

'We will also ensure that we reach a stage where we can issue an AU visa and allow people to travel across the continent without much difficulty,' Odinga stated.

Odinga was speaking during the official launch of his campaign for the top continental role at State House Nairobi. The ceremony was attended by five heads of state and high-ranking dignitaries from various countries.

If elected AU Commissioner Chair, Odinga also promised to pursue a Continental Air Control System to streamline air travel by reducing bureaucratic hurdles, improving efficiency, and enhancing coordination between countries.

'Air transport is a major challenge in Africa. Today, travelling across the continent is too expensive. You have to obtain permits to fly over countries, which delays movement. Flying over Europe is much easier than in Africa. We need to have a Continental Air Control System within the continent so that people can travel from East to West and North to South without a problem,' Odinga said during the launch.

'I will make the African Union more people-centered to align with the vision of Your Excellencies if elected to this position,' he added.

He also emphasized the need to address constraints in infrastructure development across the continent to facilitate trade between African countries, stating that greater efforts should be dedicated to building highways that link the continent.

The launch of Odinga’s AUC bid was presided over by Kenya’s President William Ruto, who expressed confidence in his ability to lead the AUC due to his illustrious leadership career.

'I present to you a visionary Pan-African, a bold and wise leader, a professional and technocrat, as well as a towering statesman and veteran mobilizer for positive change. I am confident that he will give his utmost and do all it takes to make Africa proud and powerful,' President Ruto said.

Also present were Presidents Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, Salva Kiir of South Sudan, Samia Suluhu of Tanzania, and former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria and Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania.

The heads of state vowed to support Odinga’s bid during the polls scheduled for February 2025, saying he was the best fit.

Rwanda’s Minister of State in charge of Regional Cooperation, James Kabarebe, represented President Paul Kagame at the event.

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, said he would prioritize the rollout of a continental visa if elected chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC).

Wycliffe Nyamasege

At the same time, automated machinery and drones are streamlining planting, weeding, harvesting, and crop monitoring for diseases, reducing labour costs and increasing yields.

AI tools are helping optimize the use of resources like water, fertilizers, and pesticides, leading to more efficient farming practices. AI-powered tools are providing real-time insights into crop health, soil conditions, and weather patterns, enabling farmers to make precise decisions about planting, irrigation, and harvesting and these can predict crop yields based on various factors, helping farmers plan better and reduce waste. These advancements improve operational efficiency and support sustainable practices by minimizing waste and environmental impact.

In addition to these on-field innovations, digital platforms are revolutionizing agricultural marketing and quality control. Online marketplaces and digitally driven farm-to-table initiatives enable farmers to reach consumers directly, bypassing traditional supply chains. Data analytics tools help producers make informed decisions based on market trends and consumer preferences. Together, these digital transformations are reshaping the agricultural landscape, making it more efficient, transparent, and responsive to market demands and environmental challenges.

However, despite these technologies being in development for several decades and being widespread in the developed world, they have yet to fully enter African farms at the scale required to transform their food systems. Even though African farmers are eager to access many of these technologies, they are limited by several factors. Infrastructure challenges, including low electricity and internet penetration, are top of the list. At 40%, Sub-Saharan Africa has the lowest electricity access in the world, leaving more than two-thirds of the continent in the dark. Internet penetration is equally low, with only 37% of the continent’s population connected, far below the 66% global average.

Other challenges limiting the penetration of digital agricultural technologies include economic factors like inadequate funding and investments. As per recent estimates, Africa’s agri-SME sector has annual funding needs of $160 billion, but just 34% is honored, leaving a $106 billion gap. Multiple engagements have sought to bridge this gap, including various continental declarations pushing African governments to increase the shares of their budgets allocated to agriculture to at least 10%, but nearly all fall far below. This leaves inadequate financial room for innovation.

There is a wide digital divide in Africa influenced by several factors including adequate infrastructure with many areas, especially rural and remote regions, lacking the necessary infrastructure for reliable internet connectivity. The high cost of devices and data plans makes it difficult for many people to access digital technologies. Poverty and economic disparities mean that many people cannot afford digital devices or internet access and cultural and social norms often restrict women’s access to digital technologies, contributing to a significant gender digital divide.

Moreover, digital literacy is still in its infancy across Africa compared to European countries. In the Netherlands, nearly 80% of the population has at least basic digital skills, and this is reflected in the country’s agricultural sector, where precision farming dominates. This makes the country the second largest exporter of agricultural produce in the world, after the United States, another country with an equally high digital literacy rate.

Data security concerns also limit the growth of Africa’s digital agriculture by creating barriers to adopting advanced technologies and practices. Various stakeholders are hesitant to fully deploy digital solutions due to worries about data breaches, unauthorized access, and loss of sensitive information. Such security issues can undermine trust in digital agricultural solutions, hinder the sharing of valuable agricultural data, and prevent the widespread implementation of tools that could enhance productivity and efficiency.

However, the biggest limitation is in policy, with regulatory frameworks in Africa being inconsistent or underdeveloped. Notably, Africa’s policy environment has yet to develop enough to foster the participation of innovators across the agri-food value chains. In some countries, the cost of market entry, including for new and potentially impactful technologies, is greatly heightened by taxes and other bureaucratic requirements, locking out many innovative solutions.

Despite these challenges, there are notable efforts to integrate digital technologies into African agriculture. Several organizations and individuals are hard at work developing technologies and platforms that work for African environments, some of which have successfully been introduced to markets. A notable example is the Agribot, developed by AGRA and Microsoft to provide valuable agricultural information to farmers through SMS and social media platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram. This tool has helped support extension service provision by enabling farmers to find solutions to their common challenges quickly.

Meanwhile, Value4Her Connect, an agribusiness digital marketplace, has helped link women in agriculture to markets, peer networks for knowledge-sharing, and other forms of agricultural production support, including financing.

Separately, realizing the mechanization gap in Africa, a group of innovative youth founded Hello Tractor a few years ago as a digital solution that is today linking more than 1 million farmers across 18 African countries to mechanization services. This is a timely solution in an environment where farmers have 10 times fewer mechanized implements per farm area than their counterparts from other developing regions. But Hello Tractor can only do so much without the dedicated support of other stakeholders, including governments, which should strive to create a conducive policy environment for such innovations. The private sector, research community, media, and independent innovators also have a role to play in accelerating and sustaining the impact of pioneer innovators.

AGRA has also started the development of an Integrated Digital Platform to support youth and women in business with empowerment and employment opportunities. An integrated digital platform is designed to connect various applications, systems, and data sources and allows for seamless communication and data exchange between different components, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Many of these stakeholders will be convening at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, in early September, where their position in innovation will be explored in depth.

This year’s event is focused on driving the participation of youth in Africa’s food system transformation, and digital innovation is a major theme. Some key topics of discussion this year include among other, agriculture roadmaps and collaborative integrated data management systems, while showcasing evidence from some countries and pathways to scaling those.

Leveraging analytical and regenerative AI as disruptive solution to boost agrifood systems in Africa and the nexus between digital public infrastructure and food systems transformation. It will be exciting to see the kind of ideas and partnerships that will emerge from the conference, as these are bound to positively influence the direction of the continent’s agri-food systems going forth.

George Marechera is the Head of Digital Systems and Solutions for Agriculture, AGRA while Dickson Naftali is the Head of Thematic Platforms and Innovations, Africa Food Systems.

Dickson Naftali is the Head of Thematic Platforms and Innovations, Africa Food Systems.

George Marechera is the Head of Digital Systems and Solutions for Agriculture at AGRA.

George Marechera and Dickson Naftali

A statement released by the justice ministry on Monday indicated that police were among a group of individuals who raided the site in an attempt to “oust” a French diplomat.

Diplomatic sources told the media that during the scuffle, an embassy cultural cooperation diplomat was struck and held for nearly three hours, while two other diplomats were “shoved around but not wounded.”

The justice ministry stated that police officers and officials from the prosecutor’s office involved in the assault on Saturday, August 24, 2024, have been apprehended.

Earlier, Foreign Minister Therese Wagner Kayikwamba expressed “deep regret” over the incident, which she said “violated international conventions.”

Meanwhile, France’s ambassador, Bruno Aubert, reportedly met with President Felix Tshisekedi on Monday to discuss the matter.

“We discussed this situation and the measures that will be taken, some already, by the Congolese authorities to ensure such an incident does not happen again,” Aubert was quoted as saying in a statement released by Kayikwamba’s office.

The ownership of the site where the incident occurred has been contested for many years. The French embassy has occupied the site since 1972, and last year, a court ruled in favor of France in the dispute.

A statement released by the justice ministry on Monday indicated that police were among a group of individuals who raided the site in an attempt to “oust” a French diplomat.

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced that the funds have been allocated evenly, with US$300,000 going to each of the four impacted countries: Grenada, Jamaica, Barbados, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

This contribution is part of Rwanda’s response to a call for solidarity made by the Commonwealth Secretary General to assist member states in the wake of the hurricane’s devastation.

“In this regard, a total of US$1.2 million has been disbursed to Grenada, Jamaica, Barbados, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines,” the Ministry said in a statement.

Rwanda, which became a member of the Commonwealth in 2009, continues to demonstrate its commitment to international solidarity and support for fellow member states.

Hurricane Beryl, a deadly Category 5 Atlantic hurricane, was the earliest-forming storm of such intensity on record, with winds exceeding 220 kilometers per hour. The hurricane caused widespread destruction across the Caribbean, the Yucatán Peninsula, and the Gulf Coast of the United States, displacing more than 160,000 people.

In Jamaica alone, the hurricane inflicted an estimated US$6.4 million in damages to crops and infrastructure. Approximately 1,876 structures, including homes and essential service facilities, were severely damaged across the affected regions.

Rwanda’s assistance to the Caribbean follows its recent humanitarian efforts in Africa, where it donated 2,000 tons of maize to Zimbabwe and Zambia in response to severe drought conditions.

Rwanda has donated $1.2 million to Caribbean countries affected by Hurricane Beryl.

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