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Delegates tour an exhibition at the Africa HealthTech Summit in Kigali on Thursday, October 1. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Health

African startups showcase health innovations that could shape medical care

Friday, October 02, 2026
Congolese refugees from Kigeme refugee camp, march during a peaceful demonstration to call for action against the ongoing atrocities against Tutsi in eastern DR Congo on March 8, 2024. Olivier Mugwiza

Genocide ideology in the Great Lakes Region: the danger of remembering history while ignoring its continuation

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Award-winning Rwandan filmmaker Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo is among the personalities set to name baby gorillas at the 21st Kwita Izina ceremony on Friday, September 4.

Former Miss Belgium, Cannes-winning Dusabejambo join Kwita Izina 2026 namers

Thursday, September 03, 2026
The Minister of Youth and Arts, Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima, addresses young people on protecting their lives by avoiding the use of illicit alcohol brands. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

No backing down in fight against illicit alcohol, says youth minister

Sunday, August 30, 2026
Delegates pose for a group photo at the 76th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa in Ethiopia.
Rwanda

African health ministers commit to multi-disease elimination

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Court proceedings involving suspects in cases linked to illicit alcohol production got underway on Tuesday and Wednesday
Rwanda

Prosecutors press FDA inspectors as illicit alcohol court hearings start

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Karekezi, a resident of Ruhango is now blind due to illicit alcohol. Courtesy.
Society

Illicit alcohol left me blind, took my wife's life – Ruhango man

Monday, August 17, 2026
Some of over 700 young people demonstrate smo skills acquired during the graduation of 16th cohort of Itorero Indangamirwa on Monday, August 10. Photos by Kellya Keza

The cheap bottle is no bargain when our children’s future is at stake

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Students pose for a group photo during an awareness campaign on bilharzia and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). File
Health

Rwanda rolls out five-year strategy to fight neglected tropical diseases

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Some of the illicit alcoholic beverages seized. Rwanda’s Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) closed over 150 licensed alcohol manufacturers and recalled at their branded spirits. File

The public health challenge behind Rwanda’s alcohol crackdown

Sunday, August 09, 2026
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana addresses artistes and stakeholders in Music industry on the effect of alcohol on Tuesday, August 5. Craish BAHIZI
Health

Experts explain how illicit alcohol causes blindness, organ damage

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Inside BNG factory's store in Gasabo District. Authorities seized products worth more than Rwf2.6 billion and imposed fines of nearly Rwf360 million countrywide. Courtesy

Alcohol crackdown: When protecting citizens comes with a bill for investors

Wednesday, August 05, 2026