Guillaume Muhoza, Author at IRIS NEWS

Guillaume MuhozaJanuary 4, 2025

Burundi’s youth are learning English, and they’re having a blast doing it. It’s not just about grammar and vocabulary; it’s about a community : the Interact Academy, it’s about growth, and… a whole podcast: The Setback. A platform for empowerment, connection, and some seriously interesting conversations. Meet Siyondavyi Alex, the founder of The Set. We […]

Guillaume MuhozaOctober 12, 2024

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 […]

Guillaume MuhozaNovember 20, 2023

The campaign season has officially begun. Starting on Sunday, November 19, it will continue until December 19, with the elections scheduled for December 20, 2023. President Tshisekedi, who has been in power for the past five years, wasted no time in setting the tone for the campaign. He was the first candidate to organize a […]

Guillaume MuhozaNovember 15, 2023

A two-day conference was recently organized in Bujumbura by the Association of Repatriated Women of Burundi (AFRABU) in collaboration with the Women’s International Peace Centre (WIPC) and CORDAID. The conference aimed to discuss ways to enhance women’s participation in the elections. The event brought together various stakeholders including parliamentarians, representatives from the Organization of […]

Guillaume MuhozaSeptember 18, 2023

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 […]

Guillaume MuhozaAugust 8, 2023

In a bid to improve the efficiency and punctuality of teachers and medical workers, the Minister of Interior has issued a clear message urging them to refrain from relying on free rides to commute to their workplaces. In his message, delivered on Saturday August 5, during the ceremonies of the Solidarity Day, the Minister of […]

Guillaume MuhozaJune 29, 2023

The news emerged yesterday: the basketball teams of both boys and girls sent by the Burundi Basketball Federation – FEBABU – to represent Burundi in the FIBA Africa U16 Qualifiers in Rwanda, have been disqualified for presenting false information about their age. This was discovered, through IRM tests conducted by specialists from FIBA Africa. What […]

Guillaume MuhozaJune 28, 2023

Summary : Canada has sought to bolster its standing as a leading destination for immigrant entrepreneurs by introducing an “innovation stream” that offers attractive benefits to professionals in select tech industries. The announcement was made at the Collision 2023 event held on Tuesday by Sean Fraser, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship. A notable aspect […]

Guillaume MuhozaJune 7, 2023

Gather ’round, folks! Welcome to the wacky world of online comments sections, where the entertainment is free, and the laughs are as abundant as cat videos on the internet! That’s right, we’re diving headfirst into the treasure trove of unfiltered hilarity found just below your average social media post. Picture this: you’re scrolling through Facebook, […]

Guillaume MuhozaMay 9, 2023

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, […]