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June 3, 2026 Avatar photoGuillaume Muhoza

EAC Approves $110.8 Million Budget and Redraws the Rules on Who Pays What

   A landmark shift to GDP-linked contributions offers Burundi fiscal relief, but the bloc’s chronic arrears problem casts a long shadow over its $110.8 million ambitions When the East African Community’s Council of Ministers convened in Arusha on 1 June 2026, it did more than sign off on a budget. It quietly rewrote one of […]
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March 2, 2026 Avatar photoBienfait Cakweri

Prince Regent Charles Hospital: Neonatal Unit Transformed Thanks to €100,000 Rotary Club’s Support

In Bujumbura, the Rotary Club Bujumbura Great Lakes has officially handed over a major neonatal project to Prince Regent Charles Hospital. Valued at approximately €100,000, the initiative aims to strengthen newborn care while significantly improving mothers’ comfort. The Rotary Club Bujumbura Great Lakes officially handed over the neonatal project to Prince Regent Charles Hospital. The […]
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August 14, 2025 Avatar photoGuillaume Muhoza

Burundi Praised by Africa CDC for Its Strong Mpox Response

“We only had one death due to Mpox in Burundi because case management was solid, and they followed the guidance we provided,” declared Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of Africa CDC, during his weekly media briefing this Thursday. This 14 August weekly press conference carried special weight. Almost exactly one year ago, on 13 August 2024, […]
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February 19, 2025 Avatar photoGuillaume Muhoza

After Kigali Forum, Burundi NCD Alliance Will Push for Stronger Action on NCDs

The Burundi NCD Alliance (BNCDA), established in 2014, is the principal civil society organization in Burundi dedicated to combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and their associated risk factors.  BNCDA’s work directly supports the 2030 Agenda, specifically Sustainable Development Goal 3.4, which aims to reduce premature mortality from NCDs by one-third through prevention and treatment. Following the […]
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February 18, 2025 Avatar photoGuillaume Muhoza

The Weight of NCDs: Voices from the Kigali Forum

The journey to Kigali was more than just a trip for journalist Guillaume Muhoza. It was a pilgrimage to the epicenter of a global health crisis. Supported by the East Africa NCD Alliance and carrying the weight of recommendations from the Burundi NCD Alliance, Muhoza joined hundreds of experts and advocates at the Kigali Conference […]
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EAC Approves $110.8 Million Budget and Redraws the Rules on Who Pays What

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

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May 8, 2024 Iris News

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

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November 20, 2023 Avatar photoGuillaume Muhoza

The Scent of Elections Fills the Air in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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November 15, 2023 Avatar photoGuillaume Muhoza

BURUNDI : Special Conference Brings Together Regional Stakeholders to Discuss Ways to Enhance Women’s Participation in the Elections

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June 23, 2023 Iris News

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

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June 7, 2023 Iris News

Sudanese Military Accused of Gunning Down Congolese Civilians

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April 10, 2023 Avatar photoPrince Musore

East Africa’s Video Gaming Industry: A Hidden Economic Potential

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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 […]
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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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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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June 20, 2023 Avatar photoHernin Guerin Ingabire

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 8, 2023 Avatar photoBienfait Cakweri

CREOP-Jeunes Launches a New Entrepreneurial Incubation Center in Bujumbura

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October 25, 2022 Avatar photoGuillaume Muhoza

FTAAf; Why Burundi must speed-up the take-off?

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October 11, 2022 Avatar photoGuillaume Muhoza

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UMUCO Academy Nurtures Young Basketball Talent for a Promising Future of the Game in Burundi

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June 29, 2023

Sports Age Fraud: A Serious Issue That Needs Immediate Attention

April 6, 2023

Burundi National Team Drops to 145th Place in FIFA Ranking After Disappointing Friendly Matches Against Indonesia

March 30, 2023

Burundi’s Qualification Chances for 2023 AFCON are Slipping Away

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February 18, 2025 Avatar photoGuillaume Muhoza

The Silent Pandemic: Why NCDs Are Africa’s Next Big Health Crisis (and What We Can Do About It)

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February 18, 2025

Powerful Quotes from the 4th Global NCD Forum in Kigali

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Youth on the Front Lines: Demanding a Healthier Future

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Trump’s Funding Freeze: Navigating the New Landscape of Global Health

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September 21, 2023 Avatar photoBienfait Cakweri

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

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June 11, 2023

Tanzania and Burundi Combine Efforts to Protect Biodiversity of Lake Tanganyika

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Bella Edissa Ngabirano, Miss Ngoma 2022, Launches an Awareness Campaign about Climate Change.

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The Price of Virginity: Upholding Tradition or Perpetuating Inequality?

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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 […]
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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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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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A Conversation With Lionel Nishimwe: On His Debut Film and His Inspirations for “A Colorful Life” — Episode 2

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April 12, 2023 Avatar photoPrince Musore

Meet Lionel Nishimwe, The Award-Winning Director Who Is Putting Burundi on the Map of African Cinema — Episode 1: An Overview

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April 11, 2023 Avatar photoGuillaume Muhoza

Canal Plus backs up the biggest comedy festival in Burundi’s history: Canal Comedy Buja 2023

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January 26, 2023 Iris News

Burundian poet and author Eliseus Bamporineza officially launches his collection of poetry on love and romance at United States In Africa – in Nairobi Kenya.

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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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