Digital Identity Exports: Ethiopia is pushing digital public infrastructure beyond its borders, with its new identity company Faydaverse positioned as a commercial playbook for other Global South countries. Sports for Youth in Burundi: German defender Thilo Kehrer’s foundation in Gitega is expanding access for Burundian children through libraries, dance, cooking, and drum culture alongside football. Kenya Trader Rules, Not a Blanket Ban: Kenya’s Musalia Mudavadi says Ruto’s small-scale trade directive is regulatory—foreigners can keep trading if they regularise immigration status, register businesses, and meet licensing and tax rules, aiming to protect livelihoods and fair competition. Burundians Caught in the Crossfire: Burundians in Kenya have been rushing to the embassy for documents amid deportation fears, while rights groups warn of intimidation and xenophobia. Family Separation Case: A South African mother says her 14-year-old son was allegedly taken to Burundi in 2022 and is believed to be in Rumonge, appealing for official help to bring him home. Refugee Relocation in South Africa: Durban’s Che Guevara Road and Moore Road camps are set for relocation to Lindela after verification, with officials citing poor conditions for women and children. BRICS Cultural Diplomacy: New Delhi is preparing a “cultural red carpet” for BRICS spouses, with tight security and museum/crafts stops—Burundi’s president’s spouse included.