Media Must Question Benefits, Not Just Report Reforms, Says Burundian Journalist
18:37 20.09.2026 (Updated: 18:44 20.09.2026)
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Media Must Question Benefits, Not Just Report Reforms, Says Burundian Journalist
Journalists should not merely report the launch of a government reform or the introduction of a product; they must first ask about the benefits, the context, and the economic model, according to Guillaume Muhoza, executive director of online media Iris News.
Speaking to Sputnik Africa on the sidelines of the Burundi Media Forum 2026 in Bujumbura, he also called on the Burundian government to provide sufficient resources for journalists to go into the field and promote sectors such as agriculture, which employs over 80% of the active population.
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