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Caretakers assist a child with autism at Autism Rwanda. Based on the World Health Organization’s global estimate of autism prevalence, Rwanda is estimated to have more than 140,000 people living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Craish Bahizi

Autism and mental health: A growing public health priority for Rwanda and Africa

Sunday, August 09, 2026
Officials and residents during a joint exercise to destroy illicit beverages in eastern province. Photo by Emmanuel Nkangura
Crime

‎Eastern Province: Crackdown on illicit alcohol sees over 100 public servants sanctioned

Friday, August 07, 2026
Singer Josiane Uwineza, better known as Miss Jojo, speaks to journalists during an interview in Kigali, on August 5. Igihe
Music

Quitting music was a deliberate decision—Miss Jojo

Thursday, August 06, 2026
Inside BNG factory's store in Gasabo District. Authorities seized products worth more than Rwf2.6 billion and imposed fines of nearly Rwf360 million countrywide. Courtesy

Alcohol crackdown: When protecting citizens comes with a bill for investors

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Member of Parliament Germaine Mukabalisa (L) embraces former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies and Senator Donatille Mukabalisa after presenting her with a medal during a past event. Senator Mukabalisa passed away on Thursday, July 30. Courtesy photo.

A tribute to my mentor, leader and patriot Senator Donatille Mukabalisa

Monday, August 03, 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
The World Health Organization (WHO) says no level of alcohol consumption is entirely risk-free, noting that even low levels of drinking can harm health. Net photo
Health

Psychiatrist urges moderation as alcohol misuse raises health risks

Saturday, August 01, 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
A man proposes to his girlfriend with an engagement ring during a romantic indoor marriage proposal ceremony.
Society

To kneel or not to kneel? Marriage proposals spark cultural debate

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Office of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning in Nyarugenge District. Rwanda becomes first Sub-Saharan African country to join EU business network. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Rwanda becomes first Sub-Saharan African country to join EU business network

Friday, July 24, 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
Genocide financier Felicien Kabuga during his trial at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in The Hague. He died in custody on May 16, 2026, while hospitalized in The Hague, Netherland
Crime

UN report into Kabuga’s death: where does it leave genocide survivors?

Monday, July 20, 2026