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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
Last week, the government released new guidelines on homemade beverages, requiring village approval for those who make them. File
Health

Why homemade beverages now require village approval

Monday, July 20, 2026
Production of homemade beverages such as traditional beer urwagwa will now have to be approved by village health committees. Courtesy
Health

Homemade beverages now require village approval under new rules

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Security officers and district officials during an event to destroy illicit drinks in Gasabo. At least 44 people have died after consuming illicit alcoholic drinks between January and June this year. File
Editorial

Govt should take tough stance against illicit alcohol

Friday, July 10, 2026
Officials meeting residents of Arusha in Bigogwe Sector, Nyabihu District after six people died from a reportedly consuming suspected illicit alcohol from a local pub. Courtesy
Rwanda

Nyabihu: Six dead after consuming suspected illicit brew

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
Tensions between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) started on April 15, 2023.

A nation divided: Sudan three years after the guns first fired

Wednesday, April 22, 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
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) displays illegal alcohol seized in Kigali on October 22. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

The role of chemistry and toxicology in national security

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses residents of Gatenga Sector in Kicukiro District during the monthly community work, known as Umuganda, on February 28. Courtesy
Health

PM Nsengiyumva urges vigilance against deadly illicit alcohol

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Mayor of Bugesera District, Richard Mutabazi, and security officers during a crackdown on illegal production of alcoholic drinks where they destroyed more than 74,000 litres in one day. Courtesy

Over 70,000 litres of illicit brew destroyed in Bugesera

Sunday, November 16, 2025
Residents destroy illicit beverages produced by Agahebuzo Drinks Processing Ltd in Nsinda Cell, Rwamagana District. Courtesy.
Health

Deadly cocktails: Inside Rwanda’s crackdown on toxic homemade brews

Thursday, November 13, 2025