Alexis Sinduhije, Burundian journalist. Achievements include breakthroughs in investigative reporting on sensitive issues such as human rights abuses and corruption in attempts to foster peace and reconciliation in a country racked by ethnic violence. Named one of The 100 Most Influential People in the World, TIME magazine, 2008; recipient International Press Freedom award, Committee to Protect Journalists, 2004.
Background
Sinduhije, Alexis was born in 1967 in Burundi.
Career
With state radio station, Burundi. Founder, director Radio Publique Africaine, since 2001. Founder political party Movement for Security and Development, since 2007.
Presidential candidate for 2010 election, Burundi.