September 25, 2023 Avatar photoBienfait Cakweri

President Ndayishimiye: “Burundi is a lion, strong and respected”

President Evariste Ndayishimiye’s recent trips to Cuba and USA have sparked discussions about the outcome of his international trips. At his return in Burundi after 14 days abroad, President Ndayishimiye emphasized the importance of these trips in building a stronger presence of Burundi on the global stage. He also addressed rumours of a potential coup. […]
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September 21, 2023 Avatar photoBienfait Cakweri

Environmental Crisis Education Program Empowers Burundi’s Youth to Combat Climate Change  

Organizations Stand As One and Visit Burundi joined forces to conduct an impactful environmental crisis education program with a specific focus on addressing the pressing issue of climate change in Burundi. The program, which commenced on September 16, 2023, and will conclude on September 21, 2023, aims to engage and educate the youth residing in […]
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September 19, 2023 Avatar photoHernin Guerin Ingabire

Team Kamikaze’s Revolution II: A Fusion of Art and Entertainment Takes Bujumbura by Storm

In an exhilarating showcase of talent and creativity, Slamors Tanguy Star and Brillant Stéphane Sabushimike, also known as BSS, captivated audiences at Izuba on Saturday evening, September 16, 2023. The duo, best known as “Team Kamikaze,” brought together elements of dance, singing, humor, and comedy, creating a truly extraordinary performance that left the audience buzzing […]
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September 19, 2023 Iris News

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger sign mutual defense pact

The pact, known as the Alliance of Sahel States, states that any aggression against one of the contracted parties will be considered an attack on all parties. It is worth noting that all three countries are currently governed by military regimes that came to power through coups. Additionally, these countries were previously part of the […]
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September 18, 2023 Avatar photoGuillaume Muhoza

Burundi Media Professionals Experts Gather to Discuss Their Role in Burundi’s Economic Emergence

At the Emeraude Hotel in Bujumbura, on September 16, 2023, CDE Great Lakes organized a workshop that brought together journalists, media executives, press and economic experts, university professors, and other influential figures in the media and economy. The purpose of the workshop was to explore the crucial role of the media in promoting Burundi’s economic […]
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Business


July 19, 2023 Iris News

Summer travel turns sour as Ethiopian Airlines luggage troubles mount in Burundi

The summer rush intensifies and Ethiopian Airlines is already under fire as complaints of missing luggage pile up at the Melchior Ndadaye International Airport of Bujumbura. An unprecedented number of passengers, particularly those from the diaspora returning home for the summer, have reported their baggage missing or delayed upon arriving in #Burundi. The influx of […]
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June 23, 2023 Iris News

EALA MPs Back President Ruto’s Proposal to Embrace Local Currencies in Trade

President Ruto’s call for East African countries to use local currencies instead of the dollar has gained support in the East African Parliament (EAC). The use of dollars in trade exchanges across East Africa has been a long-standing issue, and according to EALA MPs, has negatively affected the region’s economies by undermining the fluidity of […]
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Burundian Artists and Creatives Discuss their Struggles to Break through on the Global Scene

On June 15, 2023, panelists at the French Institute of Burundi discussed ways to overcome the challenges that Burundian artists and creatives face when trying to gain recognition on the global stage. One thing is for sure: the challenges are much greater than you may think. Yish Karamu, a visual artist, is well-acquainted with the […]
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June 12, 2023 Avatar photoPrince Musore

Burundi’s Currency Exchange Industry Faces Scrutiny amid Compliance Concerns

The Prime Minister of Burundi, Lt-Gen Pol. Ndirakobuca_Gervais, held a meeting with stakeholders in the currency exchange sector on June 12, 2023. The meeting was held in response to concerns about the sector’s compliance with rules and regulations set by the Burundi’s Central Bank. During the meeting, several decisions were made to address the issues […]
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June 12, 2023 Iris News

Purchasing Problems: Old Banknotes No Longer Accepted, New Ones Hard to Get

Since the Central Bank’s decision to cease the use of old banknotes of 5,000 and 10,000 BIF, people are facing difficulties purchasing goods and services as the old banknotes are not being accepted on the market, and the new ones are not readily available. The withdrawal of the old banknotes dated July 04, 2018, has […]
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June 8, 2023 Avatar photoBienfait Cakweri

CREOP-Jeunes Launches a New Entrepreneurial Incubation Center in Bujumbura

On June 7th, 2023, a new entrepreneurial incubation center in Bujumbura was launched at the CEPRODILIC Hotel by CREOP-Jeunes. The center is aimed at creating a supportive and nurturing environment for young and women entrepreneurs. The event was organized by CREOP-Jeunes in collaboration with Université Lumière de Bujumbura under the theme “Contributing to the education […]
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Humor


Art & Culture


September 19, 2023 Avatar photoHernin Guerin Ingabire

Team Kamikaze’s Revolution II: A Fusion of Art and Entertainment Takes Bujumbura by Storm

In an exhilarating showcase of talent and creativity, Slamors Tanguy Star and Brillant Stéphane Sabushimike, also known as BSS, captivated audiences at Izuba on Saturday evening, September 16, 2023. The duo, best known as “Team Kamikaze,” brought together elements of dance, singing, humor, and comedy, creating a truly extraordinary performance that left the audience buzzing […]
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June 21, 2023 Avatar photoPrince Musore

A Conversation with Burundian Author Marina Syvine: Her Passions, Inspirations, and Aspirations.

Marina Syvine, 24, is a Burundian writer who has a lot to offer. In this exclusive interview, she invites us to explore her world of literature, activism, and fashion. We get an insight of how she fell in love with words to finally be able to write her first book “Mpore Ku Mutima” (Peace Upon […]
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Burundian Artists and Creatives Discuss their Struggles to Break through on the Global Scene

On June 15, 2023, panelists at the French Institute of Burundi discussed ways to overcome the challenges that Burundian artists and creatives face when trying to gain recognition on the global stage. One thing is for sure: the challenges are much greater than you may think. Yish Karamu, a visual artist, is well-acquainted with the […]
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May 9, 2023 Avatar photoGuillaume Muhoza

Art community in Burundi celebrates return of Buja Sans Tabou festival

  Buja Sans Tabou festival returns with fifth edition on “Memories” theme. However, the event that once unleashed huge crowds of art lovers and other curious people is now taking place without all the old pomp. This event is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, in the art community of Burundi.  The edition, […]
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April 25, 2023 Iris News

Burundi: what are the parameters of moral acceptability in art?

The Burundian Press Regulatory Board, the CNC, banned on Monday April 24, 2023, 33 songs from being played on Burundian radios and TVs. I was present at the conference where the 33 songs were sentenced to death. I must admit that I found the situation somewhat comical. I couldn’t help but laugh when I heard […]
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April 18, 2023 Avatar photoGuillaume Muhoza

Laugh your Way Through Burundi’s First-Ever Canal Comedy Buja Festival

The Festival, organized for the first time in Burundi, receives financial and logistical support from Canal Plus, the European and French embassies in Burundi, and Swiss Cooperation. The event spans two weeks of training for young aspiring humorists, culminating in three shows on three consecutive day. The first of them was held on Monday April […]
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Science and Technology


Ideogram: Or The Magic Wand That Turns Your Words Into Pictures

Artificial Intelligence has seen a frivolous and expandable rise since the beginning of the year. The world seems to have been under a very strange wave of a variety of AI, ranging from text to images, without forgetting music. One of the most pried of them has been text-to-image generating AI, with Midjourney leading the […]

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