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Ingufu Gin Ltd is among the facilities manufacturing alcoholic beverages that were closed by Rwanda FDA last month. More than 900,000 litres of illicit alcohol have been seized across the country as authorities intensify crackdown on illicit alcohol. Officials have also reported changes in spending patterns, cases of violence and alcohol-related emergencies during the same period. PHOTO/COURTESY.
Health

As illicit alcohol crackdown bites, families count gains

Friday, September 18, 2026
World Bank chief Ajay Banga. Courtesy
International

World Bank mobilises $112bn in private capital for developing countries

Thursday, September 17, 2026
The New Times
Kwibuka

Benin president pays tribute to Genocide victims

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Fiji's Minister of Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu
International

Fiji declares HIV emergency amid rising infection

Thursday, September 17, 2026
The New Times
Agriculture

Benin president briefed on Rwanda’s agricultural training model

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Caroline Agalheir, Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality at CRS’s Central and West Africa Regional Office, delivers remarks during the Rural Youth Enterprise Forum 2026 on Tuesday, September 15,
Featured

Catholic Relief Services calls for stronger partnerships to scale rural youth businesses

Thursday, September 17, 2026
The New Times
Rwanda

Physical assault cases drop by 33% after illicit alcohol crackdown

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Some of the suspects paraded by RIB on September 5. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Education

Exams fraud: Nearly 130 in custody as probe widens

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Gorilla tourism generated $45.7 million (Rwf67.2 billion) in visitor spending between May and July 2026, Photo/Courtesy
Editorial

Our nature is a gold mine we must protect all cost 

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Rwanda National Police officers inspect vehicle emissions in Kigali. The government plans to more than triple the country’s air quality monitoring network by the end of 2026. PHOTO/COURTESY
Environment

Inside plan to expand air quality monitoring nationwide

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Ecole Rwandaise Intwali Kigali was built by Rwanda’s Muslim community in 1955 and opened in 1957 despite colonial opposition. After visiting the school, King Mutara III Rudahigwa praised the community’s courage and called them “Intwali,” meaning “Heroes.” The school later adopted the name in his honour and was returned to the Muslim community in 1997.

Gahuriro: The father of science and the longest-lived Rwandan in history

Thursday, September 17, 2026
The awareness campaign focused on the risks and vulnerabilities associated with trafficking in persons, in Rubavu District on Wednesday, September 15.
Crime

Rubavu: Official warns of trafficking risks among men

Wednesday, September 16, 2026