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School Costs Bite: In Gitega, parents say back-to-school is becoming a luxury as notebooks and uniforms jump in price, with some items rising by hundreds of francs. Education Under Strain: In Buhumuza, the return of repatriated pupils from Tanzania is colliding with a serious shortage of classrooms and desks, leaving authorities scrambling to avoid children sitting on the floor. Refugee Teachers Seek Answers: Congolese teachers sheltering at Cishemere are asking UNHCR and Burundi’s refugee authorities to help them return voluntarily and resume their jobs. Violence and Vigilantism Worry Communities: In Gitega, two more deaths were reported in less than 24 hours, including a man beaten after being accused of stealing rabbits, raising fresh concerns about vigilante justice. Bujumbura Fire Aftermath: Two shopping malls in downtown Bujumbura were hit by a major fire, and merchants say they’re left with ruined stock, lost income, and mounting debts. Anglican Church in the Spotlight: The Archbishop of Canterbury visited Kenya and Burundi, planting a tree in Nairobi and preaching at the installation of Burundi’s Anglican Primate, strengthening faith and cultural ties. Ebola Funding Alarm (Regional Impact): The UN warns Ebola response in eastern DRC may run out of money within weeks, even as prevention work reaches Burundi.

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