Former Rwanda Presidential Guard Commander Tom Byabagamba Dies in Prison After Nearly 12 Years Behind Bars

Former Rwandan military officer Colonel Tom Byabagamba, who once commanded the unit responsible for protecting President Paul Kagame, has died in prison after nearly 12 years in detention. His death …

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From Blessing to Tragedy: Bride Dies Days After Receiving Parents’ Gift; Husband Fighting for Life

Authorities in Rwanda’s Northern Province have launched an investigation into the death of Dusabimana Marie, who was found dead in Gakenke District, while her 24-year-old husband, Rukundo Innocent, was found …

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Rwanda Explains Why 26,000 Litres of Akarusho Banana Drink Were Destroyed Despite Containing No Ethanol

Rwanda National Police has explained why 26,000 litres of Akarusho, a banana-based alcoholic drink produced by Entreprise Urwibutso, commonly known as Nyirangarama, were destroyed despite not containing ethanol. The decision …

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18-year-old found dead in suspected suicide linked to emotional distress following a relationship problem

An 18-year-old man has been found dead in what local authorities in Nyagisozi Sector, Nyanza District, believe may have been a suicide linked to emotional distress following a relationship problem. …

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She Went for a Contraceptive Procedure and Died After an Injection: RIB Arrests Clinic Owner

Rwanda’s National Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested Ndorimana Etienne, the owner of Inshuti Nyabikoni primary health clinic in Nyarugenge District, following the death of a 26-year-old woman who reportedly died …

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‘Tobacco’s Time Will Come Too’ — Dr Nsanzimana Explains Rwanda’s Focus on Alcohol

Rwanda’s Health Minister, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, has said tobacco remains on the government’s public-health agenda, but that authorities first moved aggressively against unsafe and illicit alcohol because alcohol consumption had …

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