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Rwanda National Police officers inspect a facility following the immediate closure of several alcoholic beverage factories across the country. Courtesy photo.
Rwanda

RIB, govt spox shed light on closure of alcohol manufacturers

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
Local government elections will be held from October 10 to December 15. File
Elections

Local government elections schedule released

Sunday, August 02, 2026
Africa’s first continental credit rating agency, AfCRA, was launched in Mauritius on October 6. Courtesy (2)
Business

Africa’s first continental credit rating agency set to be launched in October

Friday, July 31, 2026
According to RBC, Rwanda aims to reduce maternal mortality from 149 deaths per 100,000 live births, recorded at the end of 2025, to fewer than 60 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2029. Courtesy
Women

Why maternal deaths remain a challenge

Friday, July 31, 2026
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested Agnes Uwamariya, the Vice Mayor in charge of Social Affairs in Nyamagabe District. Courtesy
Crime

Nyamagabe vice mayor arrested over alleged cover-up of sexual offences

Thursday, July 30, 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
French soldiers in Rwanda, ten days after the start of Operation Turquoise. © HOCINE ZAOURAR ARCHIVES. AFP.

RPF investigators preserved evidence of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Some fruitbats that live in some trees in Nyarutarama in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

How bat conservation protects people and nature

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Lawyers offer support during the launch of a plea bargaining initiative, providing free legal assistance to 24 inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in October 2022. File
Editorial

Bridging gaps in access to justice requires collective action

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Graduates celebrate during the 10th graduation ceremony of the University of Rwanda in Huye, on Oct 25, 2024. File
Education

Why scholarships, innovation are key to tripling varsity enrolment

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Senators follow a presentation of a report by the Senate Committee on Governance and Human Rights on monitoring actions aimed at promoting legal aid services during the plenary sitting.
Rwanda

Legal aid reforms gain urgency as Senate flags gaps

Monday, July 27, 2026