Burundian Journalists Spotlight Children and Adolescents Mental Health
Despite children and adolescents mental health being largely overlooked, along with a scarcity of specialists, a group of Burundian journalists is telling human-centered stories that amplify the voices of young people with lived experience to challenge stigma and bring long-neglected mental health issues into public conversation. By Avit Ndayiziga, Jean de Dieu Ndikumasabo and Nolis…
Quand un rêve brisé fragilise la santé mentale
Par Gilchrist Ndabashinze / Star FM A 15 ans, Blaise Irakoze décide de prendre son destin en main en fabriquant des briques et en épargnant pour ouvrir sa propre boutique. En quelques mois, il gagne suffisamment d’argent pour le confier à son grand frère. A sa grande surprise, toute la somme a été détournée. Le…
De la moto-taxi à la rue : Le parcours douloureux d’un jeune atteint de la schizophrénie
Par Enock Karabona / Shima FM A 16 ans, Longin Niyungeko conduisait une moto-taxi pour nourrir ses cadets. Deux ans plus tard, il errait nu dans les rues de la ville de Rumonge, victime d’une schizophrénie incomprise et stigmatisée. Son parcours douloureux met en lumière les obstacles persistants, les préjugés, la pénurie de médicaments et…
Victime des violences familiales, Ishamimu Zuella a vécu un trouble de stress post-traumatique
Par Evelyne Ndoricimpa Cet article a été soutenu par la Fondation Stavros Niarchos (SNF) et le Global Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health du Child Mind Institute, dans le cadre du projet: “Enhancing Mental Health Narratives in Burundi” Les violences familiales, la maladie mentale de sa mère et l’abandon de son père ont bouleversé…
Ebola, Headlines, and Vague Numbers: Are We Getting the Story Right?
For the past two weeks, Ebola has dominated headlines across East and Central Africa. The outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), while neighboring Uganda reported a handful of cases. A few days ago, I had a lengthy phone conversation with a former colleague in Uganda. One topic dominated our discussion: what…
Sierra Leone: Journalists Equipped to Tackle Mental Health Stigma
By Avit Ndayiziga In Freetown, Sierra Leone, journalists were trained in responsible mental health reporting, an effort aimed at tackling stigma fueled, in part, by the media itself. April 20-21, 2026, I participated as a facilitator in a two-day workshop on Responsible Mental Health Reporting for Media Professionals in Freetown, Sierra Leone. It was organized by…
DPI and DPGs set to boost agricultural harvests in Burundi
By Avit Ndayiziga From Digital ID systems, Data protection and cybersecurity laws, AI strategies, and universal connectivity, Burundi has embarked on a bold digital journey to redefine governance, business, and daily life. However, insufficient and outdated digital public infrastructure, goods, and related challenges still impede progress, despite initiatives to overcome them. This series takes you inside…
The lack of Digital ID Systems threatens the Digital Economy of Burundi
By Avit Ndayiziga From Digital ID systems, Data protection and cybersecurity laws, AI strategies, and universal connectivity, Burundi has embarked on a bold digital journey to redefine governance, business, and daily life. However, insufficient and outdated digital public infrastructure, goods, and related challenges still impede progress, despite initiatives to overcome them. This series takes you inside…
Burundi sets Data as a strategic digital public good
By Avit Ndayiziga From Digital ID systems, Data protection and cybersecurity laws, AI strategies, and universal connectivity, Burundi has embarked on a bold digital journey to redefine governance, business, and daily life. However, insufficient and outdated digital public infrastructure, goods, and related challenges still impede progress, despite initiatives to overcome them. This series takes you inside…
Traders in Tug of War Over Burundi’s Digital Billing Machines
By Avit Ndayiziga From Digital ID systems, Data protection and cybersecurity laws, AI strategies, and universal connectivity, Burundi has embarked on a bold digital journey to redefine governance, business, and daily life. However, insufficient and outdated digital public infrastructure, goods, and related challenges still impede progress, despite initiatives to overcome them. This series takes you inside…
