Burundi Diaspora & Investment: Burundi’s Diaspora Week in Bujumbura pushed “Dialogue with the Pan-African Diaspora” to mobilize skills and capital, but speakers warned trust is still fragile and many investments by Burundians abroad lean toward real estate and infrastructure rather than productive ventures. Refugee Cash Assistance: In Mahama camp, refugees say UNHCR/WFP no longer covers transfer transaction fees, with deductions now taken from monthly cash support—adding pressure to already insufficient aid. Worker Exploitation Abroad: ALUCHOTO warns of renewed trafficking and exploitation risks as Burundi’s recruitment agencies send workers abroad, citing unclear contract terms and alleged abuses by some security and placement firms. Child Trafficking Risk: ONLCT flags summer holidays as a high-risk period for traffickers, alleging recruitment of children and smuggling to Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and parts of the Gulf. Regional Business & Finance: Kenya’s Nairobi Securities Exchange is preparing East Africa’s first AI-themed ETF, aiming to deepen regional investment in AI and fintech. EAC Agriculture Funding Gap: Experts say EAC agricultural transformation is held back by financing shortfalls and weak budget execution despite new sector investment plans. US Visa Bond Policy: The US makes a refundable visa bond up to $20,000 permanent for B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries, including Burundi, raising compliance costs for business and tourism travelers.