Refugee Relief in Congo: UNHCR tarpaulins reached 510 high-risk Burundian households in Lusenda, after years of damaged shelters left families exposed to rain. Child Safety Alarm: Rumonge reports at least four sexual violence cases in a month, including three involving children, with one victim found after cries for help. Courtroom Politics: Burundi’s Supreme Court adjourned the CNL leadership dispute between Agathon Rwasa and Nestor Girukwishaka; a verdict is expected within 60 days. Ebola Watch: Kagera Region ordered schools to screen students arriving from Ebola-affected neighboring countries, boosting border checks and isolation readiness. Journalism & Police Training: Burundi National Police training is being updated to better protect freedom of expression and journalists’ safety, including hate-speech prevention and impunity concerns. Health & Culture Links: Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Tanzania is gaining momentum as a medical tourism destination for Burundians, with fundraising surpassing Sh2.2 billion for kidney and bone marrow transplants. Human Rights in Focus: A high court challenge in South Africa targets asylum rejection for a survivor of conflict-related sexual violence, including alleged exploitation while traveling through Burundi. Culture on Stage: “Shangwe, le bal” brings together dancers from Kenya, Burundi, and Tanzania in a joyful East African-French collaboration. Visa Policy Shock: A new U.S. proclamation and related proposals tighten visa issuance for several countries including Burundi, reshaping travel plans for many families.