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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 […]

Guillaume MuhozaApril 18, 2023

On Monday April 17th, Iris News and BujaHub signed a partnership that seeks to empower young entrepreneurs with the necessary tools to showcase their work, garner support and take their businesses to the next level. Among others, the partnership will see Iris News and BujaHub working together to promote start-up movement growth in Burundi […]

Prince MusoreApril 17, 2023

First of all, a big and great congratulation on your recent nominations at the Souss International Short Film Festival and the Festival International de Cinéma Vues d’Afrique. How do you feel about being recognized by African most prestigious event planners? Being nominated in those film festivals is a great honor, especially considering the fact that […]

Iris NewsApril 13, 2023

Some GBWhatsApp users have reported issues while using the app of which the official WhatsApp powered by Meta does not support. While some have lost their accounts, others are at risk. This indicates that, despite the app’s popularity, there are several reasons why one should avoid using GBWhatsApp for their messaging needs. GBWhatsApp is a […]

Prince MusoreApril 12, 2023

He is a painter, a photographer, and a fashion model. Amongst all those talents, he nourishes a passion for the seventh art. An art through which he gave birth to a masterpiece of film worthy of the greatest screens. A film that has already awarded him international acclaim and recognition. A film that tells a […]