Venuste Nshimiyimana

Venuste Nshimiyimana is a multilingual journalist and broadcaster based in Belgium, with easy access to Brussels and the heart of the European Union. He brings more than 20 years of international journalism experience, including a long career with the BBC World Service and six years with Voice of America (VOA).

He reports in English and French and can conduct interviews and Q&As in Swahili. His reporting interests span European and African affairs, backed by extensive knowledge of Africa and a strong network of contacts across the continent, particularly in the Great Lakes region.

For radio, television and digital platforms, Venuste can originate, research, produce and present news reports, packages, interviews and features. He is also available for live reporting and breaking news, as well as background briefings, analysis and studio discussions.

His location puts him within easy reach of Brussels and the institutions of the European Union, making him well placed to cover European affairs, EU-Africa relations and major international stories, while drawing on decades of reporting experience in and about Africa.

Venuste is available for freelance assignments, correspondent work, breaking-news lives, interviews, radio and television packages, analysis and features from Brussels and elsewhere in Europe.