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Guillaume MuhozaMay 5, 2023

Bujumbura is engaging in a phoenix-like resurrection from the ashes. Since 2023, the Burundi Government has launched a charming initiative aiming to raise the city’s profile and establish a stronger presence on the global stage after years of lethargy and invisibility due to years of civil crisis. It is not so often that Bujumbura, […]

Steve Cedric BizimanaMay 3, 2023

February 1st, 2017, the then President of the Republic, Pierre Nkurunziza, signed a presidential decree (Nº 100/18) defining new modalities for obtaining scholarships in Burundi. The decree established a scholarship loan for students in public universities, replacing the old system of providing monthly scholarships to students in public universities. What has been the real effect of […]

Iris NewsMay 1, 2023

In Bujumbura, some disabled persons are subjected to exploitation by being forced to beg and given a daily amount they must meet. The streets of Bujumbura, Burundi, are no different from many areas of Africa, where disabled individuals rely on the charity of passers-by as beggars. While their condition calls empathy, some people choose to […]

Iris NewsMay 1, 2023

As we celebrate Labor Day, let’s take a moment to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of workers everywhere. Whether you’re a doctor, a teacher, a grocery store clerk, or a creative professional, your contributions to society are invaluable, and we wouldn’t be where we are today without you. So here’s to all the workers […]

Prince MusoreApril 28, 2023

Born under the vision of a young Burundian namely Bruce Niyonzima, Visit Burundi quickly rose to new heights and shiftily became the major gateway for tourism in Burundi. As of now, Visit Burundi is the official Burundi Tourism Bureau, and has been bearing some fruitful projects that have earned an international stance and promoted […]

Prince MusoreApril 28, 2023

In a surprising move, Microsoft has cut off Twitter from its social media tools for advertisers. The tech giant said it was forced to take this step after Twitter introduced a paywall for its ad program, making it more expensive and less accessible for marketers. Shortly after the announcement, another unexpected news dropped. Accused of […]

Iris NewsApril 25, 2023

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 […]

Iris NewsApril 19, 2023

Despite numerous rumors circulating through social media, officials had not confirmed or denied the reports until Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 when the Minister in Charge of Home Affairs and Security confirmed that Former Prime Minister Alain Guillaume Bunyoni’s home had been searched. During a press conference, the Minister of Security confirmed that the residence of […]

Guillaume MuhozaApril 18, 2023

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 […]

Steve Cedric BizimanaApril 18, 2023

Fake news, propaganda and battle for shaping public opinion for a specific agenda is nothing new. With AI, the tactics have become more sophisticated, presenting deeper challenges to unraveling truth from falsehood. With the capabilities to create extremely realistic images among other things, everyone will need to have greater awareness to avoid inadvertently relaying fake […]