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Iris NewsOctober 16, 2024

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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 […]

Iris NewsMay 8, 2024

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 […]

Iris NewsOctober 7, 2023

In a hollywoodesque turn of events, Rwandan singer The Ben’s iPhone 14 stolen during a concert in Bujumbura-Burundi, tracked finally in Kigali. As the investigations are still underway, everything seem to point towards Coach Gael, the manager of fellow Rwanda musician Bruce Melodie. A saga that involves Tanzanian star Diamond Platnumz. The situation surrounding The […]

Iris NewsOctober 5, 2023

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Iris NewsSeptember 19, 2023

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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 […]

Iris NewsAugust 29, 2023

The Regional Secretariat for Durable Solutions (ReDSS) organized a captivating photo-video exhibition on August 28th, shedding light on the impactful activities carried out by ReDSS member organizations in support of displaced persons. The event served as a testament to the achievements of ReDSS since its establishment in 2020. Unlike traditional humanitarian approaches, ReDSS which is […]

Iris NewsAugust 27, 2023

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In a bold statement made on August 26, 2023, at the Nkurunziza Peace Park Complex Stadium in the southern province of Makamba, President Evariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi emphasized the fundamental right of citizens to rid themselves of unjust leaders. Addressing the Imbonerakure Day event, dedicated to the youth branch of the ruling Cndd-Fdd party, […]

Iris NewsJuly 19, 2023

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 […]

Iris NewsJune 23, 2023

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 […]

Iris NewsJune 12, 2023

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 […]