Clean Transport & Trade: UNEP and the Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority launched a programme to cut emissions and logistics costs under the Northern Corridor Green Freight Strategy 2030, including greenhouse-gas tracking, a Port of Mombasa electrification study, and more women in freight jobs. Youth & Entrepreneurship: Reach A Hand Africa’s B!LL!Now Now Youth Summit (5–7 Aug) drew 1,000+ young people and partners across East Africa, with sessions on entrepreneurship and trade, climate/green economy, and responsible tech/AI. Burundi Governance & Security Narrative: A new commentary challenges Burundi’s “Rwanda-linked” framing of RED-Tabara, arguing the armed group’s roots are tied to Burundi’s own 2015 political crisis and internal governance failures. Health & Human Capital: Burundi is highlighted as a global breastfeeding leader, with UNICEF citing an 83.3% exclusive breastfeeding rate in 2024. Labour Rights & Trafficking Risks: Burundi’s watchdogs warn of rising worker exploitation and child trafficking during school holidays, urging tighter controls on recruitment agencies and community vigilance. Diaspora & Investment Trust: Burundi’s Pan-African Diaspora Week discussions pushed for more organized diaspora engagement, but participants flagged obstacles that still deter investment and weaken trust. Visa Policy Impact: The US made its visa bond programme permanent, with Burundi listed among affected countries—raising travel compliance costs for business and tourism visitors.