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Bienfait CakweriJune 8, 2023

On June 7th, 2023, a new entrepreneurial incubation center in Bujumbura was launched at the CEPRODILIC Hotel by CREOP-Jeunes. The center is aimed at creating a supportive and nurturing environment for young and women entrepreneurs. The event was organized by CREOP-Jeunes in collaboration with Université Lumière de Bujumbura under the theme “Contributing to the education […]

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, […]

Iris NewsJune 7, 2023

The Democratic Republic of Congo mourns the loss of ten of its citizens who tragically lost their lives in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, last Sunday. The tragic incident occurred at the campus of the International University of Africa in Khartoum, and according to Foreign Affairs Minister Christophe Lutundula, the Congolese civilians were gunned down by […]

Iris NewsMay 23, 2023

African Rebirth is a Pan- African non-partisan organization that seeks to empower young African leaders. We discussed with Enoch Tumwine, President and founder, about the organization and its goals. Enoch Tumwine is a founder and the president of African Rebirth: a political scientist interested in diplomacy and strategic security. Tell us about the name of […]

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, […]

Guillaume MuhozaMay 7, 2023

Born out of a deep passion for meat, Arnaud Mugisha dream to create a space where people gather around the grill, share a meal, and connect with one another has become true. In the end of 2021, Mugisha started hosting barbecue events he called the MeatGala in Bujumbura. Now, the MeatGala is expanding beyond its roots […]

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 […]