Burundi warns media over tarnishing country’s image

Burundian President,Pierre Nkurunzinza

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  • “Media freedom is real in Burundi. This is a warning against journalists using internet to tarnish Burundi’s image, who claim that there’s no media freedom here (in Burundi).

Bujumbura. The Burundian National Media Council (CNC) has warned journalists tarnishing the east African country’s image, the CNC vice-chairman said Monday at the celebration of the World Radio Day.

“Media freedom is real in Burundi. This is a warning against journalists using internet to tarnish Burundi’s image, who claim that there’s no media freedom here (in Burundi).

There are over 33 media companies including more than 24 radio stations, six television stations and three government owned media houses,” CNC Vice-Chairman Gabriel Bihumugani told a press conference. According to him, there is “good collaboration” between the CNC and media in Burundi. (Xinhua)