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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 However, insufficient and outdated digital public infrastructure, goods, and related challenges still impede progress, despite initiatives to overcome them.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…
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 However, insufficient and outdated digital public infrastructure, goods, and related challenges still impede progress, despite initiatives to overcome them.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…
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…
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…
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…
