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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
International

World Drug Day: UN chief roots for evidence-based drug prevention programmes to protect communities

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Alcohol is the most abused substance by adolescents and young adults aged 13 to 24, according to a 2023 pilot study conducted by the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) across the country.
Health

Increase tax on alcohol, invest in rehab programmes to end drug abuse – experts

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Local artiste Platini Nemeye entertaining participants who attended the compaign to raise awareness about drug abuse among youth at Kicukiro stadium. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

Recovering from drug abuse is possible – former addicts

Thursday, May 16, 2024
King Kong Organics has invested $10 million (approximately Rwf12.8 billion) to kick-start the cannabis industry in Rwanda. All photos: Courtesy.
Economy

KKOG’s investment plan in lucrative cannabis

Thursday, March 21, 2024
Some impounded illicit alcohol in Burera. Police revealed that there is a decline in Kanyanga trafficking and abuse, referring to illicit alcohol smuggled from Uganda. File
Rwanda

Northern Province: Kanyanga trafficking, abuse decrease by 80% — Police

Sunday, March 10, 2024
In Nyarubuye Cell, Kagogo Sector, Burera District, the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in charge of Administration and Personnel (DCG) Jeanne Chantal Ujeneza laid a foundation stone for the construction of an early childhood development (ECD) centre and handed over a cheque of Rwf5 million to support a local cooperative of agents of change composed of rehabilitated drug addicts. All photos courtesy of RNP.
Rwanda

PHOTOS: RNP, RDF roll out novel three-month countrywide citizen outreach programme

Saturday, March 02, 2024
The Cyanika border post between Rwanda and Uganda, there are about 550 porous border guards within sectors near the border who, on a daily basis, work closely with security organs and local authorities to detect border-related crimes. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda

Burera registers decline in smuggling, drugs — officials

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Illicit financial flows in Africa are estimated between $50 billion and $80 billion annually.
Security

Rwanda on course to tackle illicit financial flows

Monday, July 10, 2023
Some students during a walk to sensitise for avoiding the use of drugs among youth.The campaign aims to provide young people with comprehensive knowledge about the harmful effects of alcohol and drug abuse.
Health

Ministry of Health moves to tackle drug abuse among youth

Friday, June 09, 2023
Participants during an event held as part of efforts against smuggling. All photos: Emmanuel Nkangura.
Rwanda

Nyagatare youth take the lead in combating smuggling

Thursday, May 18, 2023
A client counts money in a forex bureau in Kigali. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana
Business

Public warned against money laundering

Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Members of political parties during the meeting on their contribution to fighting against the use of drugs in general ahead of the anti-drug campaign which is expected to start from June 7 to 16.
Featured

FEATURED: Political parties pledge to join efforts of fighting drug abuse

Monday, May 30, 2022