Evariste Niyonkuru, Author at IRIS NEWS

Evariste NiyonkuruApril 8, 2023

The biodiversity of Tanganyika Lake, one of the world’s natural wonders and the deepest freshwater lake in Africa, is in danger due to human activities in the region. In response, authorities from the four countries sharing the lake’s waters – Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, and Zambia – have collectively decided to suspend fishing […]

Evariste NiyonkuruMarch 12, 2023

As a result of the Rift Valley epidemic in mid-2022, a ban on animal slaughter was put in place, prompting the Imbo people – who are big fans of meat – to switch to edible mushrooms. This presented an immense opportunity to COPEJC, a cooperative of young people who specialise in mushroom farming. The Imbo […]

Evariste NiyonkuruFebruary 17, 2023

A 41-year-old Burundian engineer who works for the globally renowned US aircraft manufacturer Boeing was given the prestigious Black Engineer of the Year Award 2023 – BEYA on February 11th, 2023. His success story, enthusiastically received by many Burundians online serves as an inspiration & motivation for young people in Burundi. Let’s learn a couple […]

Evariste NiyonkuruFebruary 13, 2023

The Kayanza police station reported 14 suicides last year 2022, most of the committers are men yet they are believed to be mentally stronger than women. We spoke with an expert about the causes of suicides and the efforts to be made to prevent them. At least one suicide per month occurs in Kayanza […]

Author: Evariste Niyonkuru

Halting Fishing to Heal the Lake: Tanganyika’s Three-Month Sustainability Plan

A Tale of Opportunity: In Cibitoke, Mushroom Farming Cooperative Prospered in Wake of Rift Valley Epidemic

Inspiring the Future Generation: Georges Ndayizeye from Burundian Refugee to Award-Winning Engineer in the US

Urgent Need for a Multilevel Reimagination of Suicide Prevention in Burundi

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

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

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

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

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

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