Welcome to Bizi Photos.
I’m Jean Bizimana, a documentary photographer and cinematographer based in Rwanda. My work focuses on human rights, social justice, humanitarian stories, and cultural identity—using visual storytelling to amplify voices and create meaningful impact.
M23 military spokesperson Willy Ngoma sits on a road in Goma, guarded by armed escorts, after the group seized control of the city, the capital of North Kivu Province, following heavy clashes with the Congolese army (FARDC). The week-long fighting left nearly 3,000 people dead and thousands more wounded. Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, January 29, 2025.
Protective equipment, including bulletproof vests, helmets, boots, and other gear used by the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), is seen abandoned on the battlefield in Goma after their defeat by the M23 rebel group. The equipment was left near the gates of the MONUSCO headquarters, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The battle took place in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, on January 30, 2025.
Participants hold a candle light night vigil during a commemoration event, known as "Kwibuka" (Remembering), as Rwanda marks the 30th anniversary of the 1994 Genocide, at the BK arena in Kigali, Rwanda April 7, 2024.
M23 rebel fighters patrol the streets of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, after seizing control from the Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC) following intense clashes. The fighting, which claimed over 3000 lives and left more than 2,000 injured, has escalated tensions in the region. Goma, DRC – January 29, 2025.
Rwandan security officers escort members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), who surrendered in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, following fighting between M23 rebels and the FARDC, in Gisenyi, Rwanda, January 27, 2025.