World Kiswahili Day in Burundi: The East African Kiswahili Commission says more than 300 delegates will gather in Bujumbura from July 5–7 for the Third EAKC Conference, ending with World Kiswahili Language Day on July 7, with a focus on Kiswahili’s role in trade, education and regional integration. Catholic Church & daily life: Burundi’s Catholic bishops propose higher salaries for catechists while also questioning Sunday activities, costs tied to paving between homes and roads, and alleged compulsory contributions to political parties—alongside concerns about unresolved justice cases. Refugee Day realities: As World Refugee Day is marked, reporting highlights how aid gaps are pushing displaced children toward school dropout, early marriage and hunger, while self-reliance programs (including farming and savings groups) are helping some Burundian refugees build stability. Ebola watch with regional stakes: Africa CDC warns the Congo’s Ebola outbreak could surpass past records, with cross-border risk prompting preparedness support in neighboring countries including Burundi’s region. Sports & identity: Burundi’s diaspora buzzes over Nestory Irankunda’s World Cup moment—his parents’ refugee story from Burundi to Tanzania and then Australia—fueling a “Burustralians” wave of pride. Women’s sport: Botswana’s Billie Jean King Cup event will include Burundi among participating teams, with a development push for girls and young women.