Ebola & Public Health: WHO warned that suspected Ebola cases in eastern DRC are nearing 1,000, with insecurity and displacement slowing response and raising regional risk across Central Africa. Climate & Water Security: Burundi is among countries linked to the Blue Fund for the Congo Basin, aiming to mobilize $5.32bn for climate-resilient projects from ecosystem management to water, sanitation, and health risk prevention. Energy Access & Environment: AfDB launched the Mission 300 Progress Tracker to monitor electricity connections in real time, supporting cleaner power expansion across Africa. Regional Peace & Climate Stress: UN meetings in Bujumbura urged stronger Central Africa cooperation for sustainable peace, citing threats from terrorism and hate speech to the effects of climate change. Infrastructure & Environmental Safeguards: Kenya’s KeNHA began feasibility work for the Mau Summit–Eldoret–Malaba highway, requiring environmental and social impact assessments and climate resilience studies, with connectivity expected to reach Burundi and the DRC. Human Rights & Risk of Return: Swiss groups and experts renewed concerns over forced returns of Burundian asylum seekers, warning of persecution and non-refoulement risks. Governance Pressure: Residents in Kirundo denounced forced local contributions tied to Gitega commemoration preparations, describing intimidation.