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Unlocking Service Delivery Transformation in Burundi through Digitalization

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 […]

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

Experience the ultimate convenience of staying informed with the Iris News Whatsapp channel. Get ready to dive into a world of timely news updates, tailored specifically to cater to your interests in Burundi. Why choose Iris News Whatsapp channel? Privacy at its Best: Unlike traditional WhatsApp groups, your number and name remain discreetly hidden, ensuring […]


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Summer travel turns sour as Ethiopian Airlines luggage troubles mount in Burundi

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 […]

EALA MPs Back President Ruto’s Proposal to Embrace Local Currencies in Trade

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 […]

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Michelle Oliver

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John Laughlan

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Sport

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UMUCO Academy Nurtures Young Basketball Talent for a Promising Future of the Game in Burundi

In basketball, as in any other field, talent flourishes when it is cultivated from an early age. Recognizing this, the “UMUCO Academy” has taken on the noble mission of teaching and mentoring young basketball enthusiasts from six years old. The academy currently boasts an impressive enrollment of 240 aspiring players, comprising 120 girls and 120 […]

Sports Age Fraud: A Serious Issue That Needs Immediate Attention

The news emerged yesterday: the basketball teams of both boys and girls sent by the Burundi Basketball Federation – FEBABU – to represent Burundi in the FIBA Africa U16 Qualifiers  in Rwanda, have been disqualified for presenting false information about their age. This was discovered, through IRM tests conducted by specialists from FIBA Africa. What […]


Kenny Hodgins

Basketball player and our blogger.


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Iris News is a generalist Burundian media with 6 editorial aggregates that articulate the bulk of its information offer: Entrepreneurship, Ecology, EAC, Youth, Culture and Sport. Iris News, a media from the future defines itself as « The media of possibilities » designed to help young Burundians shape a prosperous and environmentally friendly Burundi.


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