Olivier Nyirubugara

Olivier Nyirubugara, born in Rwanda, is a Rwandan academic and journalist who began his career in journalism in 2002, reporting for international outlets including UN News (IRIN), Radio France International, Deutsche Welle, and others, before coordinating a citizen journalism project in Africa from 2007 to 2015.[1][3] He earned his PhD in Media Studies from the University of Amsterdam and started teaching in 2012, serving as a lecturer in journalism, media theory, and international communication at The Hague University of Applied Sciences and Erasmus University Rotterdam.[1][2] His research focuses on ethics of journalism, particularly war reporting and live-blogging, as well as cultural heritage, cultural memory, history education, and digital media.[1][2]