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Guillaume MuhozaFebruary 18, 2025

The energy in the Kigali Convention Centre was palpable. While seasoned experts debated policy at the 4th Global NCD Alliance Forum, a different kind of energy pulsed through the halls: the energy of youth. Young people, often relegated to the sidelines of global health discussions, took center stage, demanding a seat at the table and […]

Eloge IrakozeSeptember 17, 2023

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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 […]

Prince MusoreJune 21, 2023

Marina Syvine, 24, is a Burundian writer who has a lot to offer. In this exclusive interview, she invites us to explore her world of literature, activism, and fashion. We get an insight of how she fell in love with words to finally be able to write her first book “Mpore Ku Mutima” (Peace Upon […]

Iris NewsFebruary 24, 2023

Since the Gitega Province Governor decided to forbid sales of second-handed computers, phones, and accessories, life has not been easy for the vendors of those items. They request authorities to reconsider the decision. They also make a call to authorities to authorities to take into consideration all aspects of an issue before making a […]

Guillaume MuhozaFebruary 8, 2023

In universities, few resist the pressure to taste sexual intercourse due to unlimited ‘freedom’ and inciteful practices. Poverty, excessive consumption of alcohol and narcotics increasingly expose students to certain practices that endanger their lives, pushing them to engage in sexual relations that happen at some cost including possibility of contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) […]

Iris NewsFebruary 2, 2023

The NGO founded in 2019 commits to rescuing Burundian youth from the nightmare of unemployment. The issue of youth employment arises so frequently not just in Burundi but also in other corners of the world. It has gone beyond control in Burundi due to the fact the number of young people has skyrocketed and continues […]

Iris NewsJanuary 26, 2023

Among high profile attendees were the USIU Vice Chancellor professor Margee Ensign, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, the Dean of School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the representative of Burundi diaspora in Kenya. Victor Bol from South Sudan and Anyika Muchesia from Kenya launched their respective books as well. Below is his full speech to […]

Prince MusoreJanuary 17, 2023

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This past Friday and Saturday, the Burundian French Institute hosted a thrilling quiz bowl competition, the Budding Genius, organized by Club Génies en Herbe, an association of young people passionate about instilling excellence in the youth. The competition featured teams from different corners of the economic capital of Bujumbura, all eager to showcase their knowledge […]

Guillaume MuhozaOctober 3, 2022

We are the latest addition to the Burundian media landscape. We are called Iris News. In an ecosystem where the journalist works in immediacy and under the pressure of the ratings/readership or the competition and in increasingly short formats. In an ecosystem where it is increasingly difficult to vary angles, to confront points of view, […]

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Youth on the Front Lines: Demanding a Healthier Future

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

A Conversation with Burundian Author Marina Syvine: Her Passions, Inspirations, and Aspirations.

Gitega Used Electronics Equipment Vendors: “The night has descended upon us by a notch”

Pregnancies in Burundi Universities, Who Cares?

CREOP-Jeunes’ Fights in Curbing Unemployment

Burundian poet and author Eliseus Bamporineza officially launches his collection of poetry on love and romance at United States In Africa – in Nairobi Kenya.

The Ultimate Genius Showdown: Young Minds Compete in Burundi’s Budding Genius Quiz Bowl

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After Kigali Forum, Burundi NCD Alliance Will Push for Stronger Action on NCDs

The Weight of NCDs: Voices from the Kigali Forum

Beyond the Big Four: The Unseen Faces of NCDs in Africa

After Kigali Forum, Burundi NCD Alliance Will Push for Stronger Action on NCDs

The Weight of NCDs: Voices from the Kigali Forum

The Silent Pandemic: Why NCDs Are Africa’s Next Big Health Crisis (and What We Can Do About It)