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The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has warned people involved in the production and distribution of substandard alcoholic beverages that investigations will continue, as authorities intensify a nationwide crackdown on products considered a threat to public health and safety.
Efforts by Rwanda and Burundi to ease tensions between the two neighbouring countries have stalled, with months passing without new bilateral talks as disagreements over regional security continue to strain relations.
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.
From the mysterious “pillar of mercy” to the royal Inyambo cattle, Rwanda’s Royal Palace Museum in Rukali offers a rare window into the traditions, symbols and daily life of the country’s former monarchy.
The 2026 Cheetah Energy Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) playoffs are set to begin on Wednesday, August 5, with four of the country’s top teams battling for the championship title.
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.
The Rwandan government has rejected calls by the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) to be granted political space in Rwanda, insisting that the armed group must first disarm, disband and have its members return to the country.
Rwanda has launched an operation to completely eliminate locally known “ibyuma” alcoholic drinks, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Felix Namuhoranye has said, warning that substance abuse is preventing young people from becoming productive contributors to national development.
The Ministry of Education has announced a set of reforms aimed at improving the quality of education in Rwanda, including upgrading teacher training programmes, increasing school feeding contributions, adjusting learning hours and introducing stricter measures against misconduct in schools.
President Paul Kagame has met with the leadership of the University of Rwanda (UR) to discuss the institution's role in advancing higher education, research and innovation as key drivers of the country's long-term development.