HEALTH● ELEVATEDSep 11 · Sep 11, 2026, 2:05 PM
Rwanda cracks down on illegal alcohol after spate of deaths
France 24 [en] · sub saharan africa
In Rwanda, the fight against illegal alcohol has become a national priority. For several weeks, authorities have stepped up seizures, shut down factories and recalled dozens of brands, following a series of deaths linked to bottles contaminated with methanol. Our correspondent travelled to Bugesera, where 18 people died on the same day after being poisoned by these drinks.
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