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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bienfait CakweriMay 7, 2024

The local diabetics association, APDPD, benefits of a valuable support from the Burundi Non-communicable Diseases Alliance association. The support is aimed to improve diabetes management and provide a better quality of life for people affected by this chronic disease. Friday, May 3, 2024, the Burundi Non-communicable Diseases Alliance organised an information and support session for […]

Bienfait CakweriJanuary 14, 2024

Dr. Alexis Nizigiyimana, a native from Mugamba, a commune in Bururi province in Burundi, and now living in Canada, is a young entrepreneur who has achieved his dream of bringing quality health services back to his native region through the Ubuntu Village of Life. His commitment and determination to improve the living conditions of his […]

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 […]

Bienfait CakweriOctober 23, 2023

On October 20th, a conference by the Free Tech Institute was held at the Martha Hotel in Bujumbura, to shed light on the importance and perspectives of digitalization in business and how investing ‘seriously’ in digitalization can catapult Burundi’s development In his opening remarks, Belyï Nobel Kubwayo, the Executive Director of Free Tech, host of […]

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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Igniting Innovation in Burundi : The Thrills of dSkills@EA National Pitching Day

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

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

Unlocking Service Delivery Transformation in Burundi through Digitalization

The Ben vs. Coach Gael: A Tale of Betrayal and Sabotage around a Stolen iPhone 14

Introducing the Iris News Whatsapp channel: Your Gateway to Real-Time News Updates from Burundi

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

Igniting Innovation in Burundi : The Thrills of dSkills@EA National Pitching Day

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

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

Igniting Innovation in Burundi : The Thrills of dSkills@EA National Pitching Day

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