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Some substandard alcoholic beverages seized by the Rwanda National Police during an ongoing campaign to crack down on illicit drinks in Rwanda. Courtesy.

What are we eating and drinking? Food safety must come before profit

Friday, August 14, 2026
Some of the illicit alcoholic beverages seized. Rwanda’s Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) closed over 150 licensed alcohol manufacturers and recalled at their branded spirits. File

The public health challenge behind Rwanda’s alcohol crackdown

Sunday, August 09, 2026
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Health

Rwanda FDA revokes all ethanol import licences over public health concerns

Saturday, August 01, 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
Health

Illicit alcohol linked to over 40 deaths in six months, health minister says

Thursday, July 09, 2026
Z listens intently as the trial judges find him guilty of genocide and extermination, ICTR, 18 December 2008. courtesy of UNICTR
Crime

Protais Zigiranyirazo: The rise and fall of ‘Monsieur Z’ - a cautionary tale of greed and power

Friday, June 26, 2026
A farmer works at a maize drying station in Gatsibo District in December 2025. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Food safety is not a cost – it is an investment

Monday, June 08, 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
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Health

Nestlé issues global baby formula recall over toxin fears

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
A client enjoys jollof rice and chicken at a restaurant during lunchtime. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Health

Food safety alert: RBC flags increased contamination risk during holidays

Saturday, December 27, 2025
Apple fruits imported from South Africa. Rwanda has lifted a nearly eight-year ban on the importation of agricultural and animal products from South Africa. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda lifts eight-year ban on South African agric products

Friday, November 14, 2025
Italian rider Lorenzo Finn, 18, claimed gold in the men’s Under-23 race at the UCI World Cycling Championships in Kigali on Friday, September 26, 2025. Olivier Mugwiza
Cycling

Post-UCI Kigali: Italian team looks back at memorable times in Rwanda

Friday, October 03, 2025
Refrigeration, though very useful, is not all good in all aspects. It does have some health hazards, some of which people are unaware.
Wellness

The hidden risks of refrigerated food

Wednesday, September 24, 2025