Radio Isanganiro

Radio Isanganiro, translated: Radio Meetingpoint, is a private radio station in Burundi that has as its goal to support conflict resolution between Hutus and Tutsis. It broadcasts in the languages Kirundi, Swahili and French.[1]

History

Radio Isanganiro was founded in 2002 by Burundi journalists from various ethnic origins, with a stated aim of providing objectivity through dual-perspective reporting, in which sensationalism is avoided. The phone-in programs attract around 3,000 callers a day. As well as Burundi, the programs can also be heard in neighboring countries, and via internet streaming. Next to radio programs, Isanganiro offers trainings an compiles a databank on the sub-region.[1]

The talk show Inyanduruko (translated: The roots of evil) was honored with the prize Radio for Peace Building in 2006. The following year, in 2007, the radio station was honored with a Prince Claus Award from the Netherlands.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Prince Claus Fund, profile
  2. ^ Prince Claus Fund, Laureate 2007 Radio Isanganiro

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