Youth & Identity: Over 1,000 delegates from 11 African countries wrapped up the B!LL!Now Now Youth Summit in Kampala, pushing “Bold Asks” for Agenda 2063—funding, inclusion, and guaranteed seats—while also taking a cultural tour in Buganda to underline identity as a bridge for integration. Culture Abroad: After nearly four years of silence, Burundian drummers from Meheba refugee camp in Zambia returned to the stage, performing for thousands at a Kaonde traditional ceremony and winning an award of distinction. Safety & Justice: In Gitega, around ten deaths have been reported in ten days, with residents calling for deeper investigations amid disputes over causes, including claims of possible foul play. Child Protection: Burundi’s anti-trafficking watchdog warns that July–August school holidays are a high-risk period for child traffickers, urging families and local authorities to stay alert as children are allegedly recruited and smuggled to neighboring countries and beyond. Health & Family Life: Burundi is highlighted as a global breastfeeding leader, with UNICEF citing an 83.3% exclusive breastfeeding rate in 2024, as WHO and UNICEF renew calls for stronger support through health services and workplace protection. Judicial Reform: Burundi plans a major justice overhaul, investing over 60.5 billion francs to build local and first-instance courts and prosecutor offices across provinces and districts—aiming to bring justice closer to citizens.