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Inside NBG factory's store in Gasabo District. Authorities seized products worth more than Rwf2.6 billion and imposed fines of nearly Rwf360 million countrywide. Courtesy
Rwanda

Products worth Rwf2.6bn seized as crackdown on illicit alcohol widens

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Thousands of youths that are undergoing a rehabilitation training at Iwawa Rehabitation Cenre in Rutsiro. Courtesy
Health

Over 95% of youth in rehab centres linked to alcohol abuse - minister

Sunday, August 02, 2026
Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana during a guided tour of Iwawa Rehabilitation Centre
Rwanda

Minister Habimana urges Iwawa rehab trainees to shun illicit brews

Sunday, August 02, 2026
Ministers, chiefs of security organs and local government officials meet in Kigali on Wednesday, July 29. The meeting aimed at discussing on the need to strengthen efforts to tackle alcohol abuse among young people. Courtesy
Health

Govt renews efforts to tackle alcohol abuse among youth

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Brig Gen Ezechiel Gakwerere, a senior commander of the Kinshasa-backed genocidal militia, FDLR, was, on March 1, 2025, handed to Rwandan officials by AFC-M23 rebels. Courtesy

Following the money: Inside FDLR's war economy and the networks that sustained it

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The New Times

Youth Minister links drug abuse to violence, urges artists to lead by example

Monday, June 15, 2026
Police and local officials in the City of Kigali destroyed illicit drugs, alcoholic drinks and unlawful products.
Security

Kigali: Police destroy over Rwf60m worth of illicit drugs, products

Friday, May 22, 2026
The report shows that between 2020 and 2025, authorities recorded 1,335 cases of unlawful mineral extraction, largely carried out by young people aged between 18 and 30. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Parliament report exposes drivers of illegal mining in Rwanda

Monday, March 16, 2026
Officials discard thousands of litres of illicit brew during a crackdown on illegal production of alcoholic drinks in Bugesera District on November 16, 2025. Courtesy
Rwanda

Eastern Province: Illicit alcohol kills 20, leaves 300 blind 

Monday, March 02, 2026
Police operations carried out between June and August, in collaboration with communities, intercepted nearly 300 kilogrammes of cannabis.
Crime

Police operations intercept 300kg of smuggled cannabis in three months

Friday, October 24, 2025
Eric Dusengimana meets with his former counterparts during a campaign to fight against smuggling in Burera District.
Rwanda

Burera: One former Kanyanga dealer now leads anti-smuggling campaign

Monday, October 06, 2025
The Kenyan government has introduced a new policy raising the legal drinking age from 18 to 21, along with other strict measures aimed at curbing alcohol abuse and promoting public health.
International

No alcohol for persons under 21, says Kenya govt

Wednesday, July 30, 2025