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Niyigena Radjabu

Niyigena Radjabu is a professional Rwandan journalist with three years of experience in the media industry, specializing in investigative reporting on public affairs and Rwanda-related topics. He currently works as a journalist for Umunota.com, one of Rwanda’s leading digital news platforms.

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Rwanda calls for ICTR archives transfer as over 1,000 genocide suspects remain unaccounted for

Tortured and trapped abroad: Rwandan trafficking survivor reveals ordeal behind fake job offers

Niyigena Radjabu
A Rwandan man who was lured abroad with promises of a well-paying job has shared a harrowing account of exploitation, torture and forced labour after falling victim to a human trafficking network.

Yolande Makolo defends alcohol factory closures, says citizens’ health is non-negotiable

Niyigena Radjabu
Rwanda’s government has defended the ongoing closure of factories producing substandard alcoholic beverages, saying protecting citizens’ health remains more important than economic interests linked to businesses that violate safety regulations.

Minister Nsanzimana warns illicit alcohol labelled 40% may contain 90% alcohol

Niyigena Radjabu
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana has raised alarm over the dangers of illicit alcohol known as “ibyuma”, revealing that some products labelled as containing 40 per cent alcohol have been found to contain up to 90 per cent alcohol.

Italy opens talks with Rwanda on hosting rejected asylum seekers

Niyigena Radjabu
Italy has started discussions with Rwanda over a possible agreement to host migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected before they are returned to their countries of origin.

PAC calls for prosecution of institutions over misuse of public funds

Niyigena Radjabu
Rwanda’s Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called for investigations and possible prosecution of public institutions accused of mismanaging government funds, urging the Ministry of Justice to work with prosecution authorities to ensure accountability.

RSB suspends quality certificates for 47 alcohol manufacturers amid crackdown on unsafe drinks

Niyigena Radjabu
Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) has suspended quality certification for 47 beverage manufacturers after inspections uncovered violations related to the production of alcoholic drinks and misuse of the S-Mark quality certification mark.

Minister Habimana warns alcohol abuse is stealing Rwanda’s youth future

Niyigena Radjabu
Rwanda’s Minister of Local Government, Dominique Habimana, has warned that alcohol abuse, particularly consumption of unregulated alcoholic drinks, is damaging people’s health and threatening the future of young Rwandans.

Rwanda, Jordan police leadership discuss strengthening security cooperation

Niyigena Radjabu
Rwanda’s Inspector General of Police, CG Felix Namuhoranye, has held talks with Maj. Gen. Obeidallah Abedrabbuh Maaitah, Director of Jordan’s Public Security Directorate, as the two countries seek to strengthen cooperation in policing and public security.

Senator questions WASAC over recurring water shortages

Niyigena Radjabu
Senator Evode Uwizeyimana has questioned recurring water shortages in Rwanda, saying it is difficult to understand how communities can go for weeks or even months without water while the country experiences destructive floods during the rainy season.

Rwanda FDA closes 101 alcohol factories, including state-backed Ikigage producer

Niyigena Radjabu
The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has closed 101 alcohol-producing factories across the country over failure to comply with quality and safety requirements, including a government-backed company that produced Ikigage, a traditional sorghum-based beverage.

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