October 16, 2024 Iris News

Tech Meets Trade: The EAC-NTB App’s Set To Reshape East African Trade

  Author: NDORUKWIGIRA Franck Arnaud On October 10, 2024, at the Rumonge port in southwestern Burundi, Jean Claude Ndibanje, a cross-border trader exporting avocados to the DRC, prepares to ship his cargo across Lake Tanganyika to Kalemie. What should be a straightforward process is hindered by significant administrative delays at the port, extending the time […]
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October 12, 2024 Avatar photoGuillaume Muhoza

Igniting Innovation in Burundi : The Thrills of dSkills@EA National Pitching Day

From the excitement of pitching to a vibrant cocktail of networking, the dSkills@EA National Pitching Day was a thrilling opportunity for young burundian innovators to assess their readiness in presenting ideas, forge connections, and explore the challenges inherent in their ventures. On Saturday, October 12, the Martha Hotel hosted the National Pitching Day for aspiring […]
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May 8, 2024 Iris News

The AfCFTA Investment Protocol: What Does it Mean for Burundi?

African governments coming together to put short-term greed aside by agreeing to eliminate tariffs via the AfCFTA is a commendable step, but the lack of trade infrastructure poses a significant non-tariff barrier. For the CDE Great Lakes, the solution to this barrier lies in the AfCFTA investment protocol. Analysis. The African Development Bank reports that […]
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May 7, 2024 Avatar photoBienfait Cakweri

The Burundi NCD-Alliance is Committed to Improve Diabetes Management in Cibitoke 

The local diabetics association, APDPD, benefits of a valuable support from the Burundi Non-communicable Diseases Alliance association.  The support is aimed to improve diabetes management and provide a better quality of life for people affected by this chronic disease. Friday, May 3, 2024, the Burundi Non-communicable Diseases Alliance organised an information and support session for […]
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January 14, 2024 Avatar photoBienfait Cakweri

From Burundi to Canada: The Passionate Journey of Dr. Alexis Nizigiyimana, Bringing Health Services Home

Dr. Alexis Nizigiyimana, a native from Mugamba, a commune in Bururi province in Burundi, and now living in Canada, is a young entrepreneur who has achieved his dream of bringing quality health services back to his native region through the Ubuntu Village of Life. His commitment and determination to improve the living conditions of his […]
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October 16, 2024 Iris News

Tech Meets Trade: The EAC-NTB App’s Set To Reshape East African Trade

  Author: NDORUKWIGIRA Franck Arnaud On October 10, 2024, at the Rumonge port in southwestern Burundi, Jean Claude Ndibanje, a cross-border trader exporting avocados to the DRC, prepares to ship his cargo across Lake Tanganyika to Kalemie. What should be a straightforward process is hindered by significant administrative delays at the port, extending the time […]
0 5min 269

May 8, 2024 Iris News

The AfCFTA Investment Protocol: What Does it Mean for Burundi?

African governments coming together to put short-term greed aside by agreeing to eliminate tariffs via the AfCFTA is a commendable step, but the lack of trade infrastructure poses a significant non-tariff barrier. For the CDE Great Lakes, the solution to this barrier lies in the AfCFTA investment protocol. Analysis. The African Development Bank reports that […]
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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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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 […]
0 5min 1737

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


Igniting Innovation in Burundi : The Thrills of dSkills@EA National Pitching Day

From the excitement of pitching to a vibrant cocktail of networking, the dSkills@EA National Pitching Day was a thrilling opportunity for young burundian innovators to assess their readiness in presenting ideas, forge connections, and explore the challenges inherent in their ventures. On Saturday, October 12, the Martha Hotel hosted the National Pitching Day for aspiring […]

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