Eid al-Adha Tensions in Ruyigi: Police fired warning shots at the Busuma Congolese refugee site after arguments broke out during meat distribution, as Muslims marked the holiday and non-Muslim refugees reportedly tried to take part. Regional Security Talks in Bujumbura: A UN security meeting in Burundi urged sustainable peace and resilient development across Central Africa, warning that hate speech, disinformation, terrorism and climate pressures keep tensions high. Ebola Shockwaves Across the Region: Reports from eastern DRC describe crowds attacking Ebola treatment efforts and demanding bodies, while WHO warns violence is “outpacing the response” and makes contact tracing nearly impossible. Burundian Intelligence Arrest: In Bujumbura, a Congolese national was arrested over alleged links to AFC/M23 and online criticism of President Félix Tshisekedi, highlighting tighter Kinshasa–Gitega security cooperation. Faith & Community Links: Two Burundian Anglican clergymen visiting the UK collected sports shirts and a signed football to support widows, orphans and youth back home. Africa Day Culture Push: Leaders marked Africa Day with calls for unity and integration, alongside public cultural celebrations and exhibitions. Health Funding Boost: Zambia joined Burundi and others in a €10m primary healthcare initiative backed by EIB Global. Refugee Pressure: Nduta camp closure triggered new arrivals of Burundians to Nakivale, Kakuma and Mahama, with families describing hunger, arrests and chaotic journeys. Deportation Concerns: Families in Bujumbura questioned the return of young people deported from Switzerland, as rights groups urge Swiss authorities to suspend forced removals.