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Ikirezi Adawi

Volleyball: Matheus Bettim in line for Rwanda national team debut

Guillaume NIYONKURU
Brazilian-born outside hitter Matheus Bettim is in line to represent Rwanda after joining the national team’s provisional squad ahead of the 2026 African Volleyball Championship in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Rwanda records 50% drop in assault cases after crackdown on substandard alcohol

IKUZWE MBABAZI Maurice
Cases involving assault and bodily injuries reported to security authorities have fallen by half since Rwanda intensified its crackdown on substandard alcoholic beverages, according to Rwanda National Police spokesperson ACP Boniface Rutikanga.

Burera health workers seek bank financing to complete stalled Rwf700m hotel

Murekatete Diane
Community health workers in Burera District are seeking bank financing to complete a hotel project they started in 2018, saying the facility could create jobs, generate income for its members and boost business in Butaro Sector.

RIB arrests 18 officials, including Rwanda FDA chief, over substandard alcohol case

IKUZWE MBABAZI Maurice
Rwanda’s Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested 18 public officials, including Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) Director General Prof. Emile Bienvenue, over alleged offences linked to the approval and production of substandard alcoholic beverages.

Rwanda’s life expectancy could have fallen to 50 over ‘Ibyuma’ alcohol, minister warns

Niyigena Radjabu
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana has warned that Rwanda’s life expectancy could have dropped from around 70 years to 50 if the government had failed to take decisive action against substandard alcoholic beverages commonly known as “Ibyuma.”

Rwanda prioritises alcohol crackdown as tobacco use falls, Health Minister explains

Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana has explained why Rwanda moved first to tighten controls on substandard alcoholic beverages, including those locally known as “Ibyuma,” while tobacco remains legally available.

Rwanda police warn of arrests as grace period for banned alcohol ends

Niyigena Radjabu
Rwanda National Police has warned that the grace period for voluntarily surrendering banned and substandard alcoholic beverages has ended, with anyone caught hiding, possessing or selling the products now facing arrest and prosecution.

Rwanda’s agricultural exports surpass $1.1 billion for first time

Niyigena Radjabu
Rwanda’s agricultural and livestock exports have crossed the $1 billion mark for the first time, reaching more than $1.1 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year.

Rwanda urges youth to put health first as country marks International Youth Day

Rwanda has urged young people to prioritise their health, seize available opportunities and pursue ambitious goals as the country marked International Youth Day on Wednesday.

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