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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
He’s showing one of his workers what to do.
Health

How former addict survived Kanyanga and found strength in sawdust

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Dr Jean Damascene Iyamuremye, the Director of Psychiatric Care at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC). File
Health

Early alcohol, cannabis use linked to teen mental health struggles in Rwanda

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Some of over 4000 youths under rehabilitation at Iwawa in Rutsiro District. Courtesy
Editorial

Dear young people, drugs and alcohol are not cool, being healthy is

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Tanzania's authorities intercepted a boat with 448.3 kg of illicit drugs in its Indian Ocean waters. Courtesy Photo
Africa

Tanzanian authorities intercept boat ferrying 448.3 kg of illicit drugs

Friday, January 10, 2025
The parliamentary committee on foreign affairs introduced a draft law on January 8 to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
Law

Parliament passes tighter anti money laundering bill

Thursday, January 09, 2025
New amendments proposed for the law on preventing and punishing money laundering and terrorist financing may introduce significant changes including extended investigation
Law

Money laundering: What Rwanda's new proposed draft law will address

Monday, November 11, 2024
Bugeshi Sector offices in Rubavu District. On Monday, October 7, at about 5 a.m, Police officers foiled a gang of eight smugglers in Nyacyonga Village, Rusiza Cell of Bugeshi Sector, Rubavu District.
Rwanda

Police warns against smuggling, illegal cross-border activities

Monday, October 07, 2024