Youth & Governance: Reach A Hand Africa’s B!LL!Now Now Youth Summit in Kampala wrapped up with over 1,000 delegates pushing “Bold Asks” for real youth inclusion—funding, guaranteed seats, and policy influence—linked to Africa Union Agenda 2063. Maternal Health & Culture: Burundi’s exclusive breastfeeding success (over 80%, including 83.3% in a 2024 survey) is being highlighted as a model for Africa, with WHO/UNICEF stressing that workplace protections and stronger health systems matter as much as awareness. Arts & Heritage: Burundian drummers from Meheba refugee camp in Zambia returned to the stage after nearly four years, winning recognition during a Kaonde traditional ceremony—bringing home culture to life in exile. Local Justice & Institutions: Burundi plans a major judicial upgrade, investing over 60.5 billion BIF to build local and first-instance courts and prosecutor offices across provinces and districts. Safety for Children: Burundi’s anti-trafficking observatory warns that summer holidays raise the risk of child trafficking, with networks allegedly targeting children for smuggling to neighboring countries and beyond. Regional Security: Nigeria and Burundi reaffirm deeper military cooperation to strengthen training and counter terrorism. Faith & Media: Pope Leo XIV urged Catholic communicators at the SIGNIS World Congress in Kigali to use digital platforms for human dignity, truth, and environmental care.