EAC Trade Push: East African Business Council (EABC) and the Kenyan Consulate in Arusha pledged closer cooperation to cut barriers and boost intra-EAC trade, targeting growth from 12.3% to 40% by 2030, with attention on cross-border frictions at Namanga. Border Support for Traders: At Kobero–Kabanga OSBP, EABC backed over 65 women and youth cross-border traders with trade information and non-tariff barrier support for cereals and horticulture. Simplified Trade Regime Call: EABC urged Tanzania and Burundi to publish an official list of commonly traded goods under the EAC Simplified Trade Regime and set up a dedicated trade desk to help small traders. Ebola Risk at Borders: Burundi is listed among high-risk countries as WHO declares the DRC/Uganda Ebola outbreak a PHEIC; enhanced travel screening using APIS is being used to protect trade and travel flows. Regional Health Funding: EU allocated about US$19.6M to Kenya’s Northern Corridor for cold chain and trade facilitation, aiming to reduce transit delays for refrigerated cargo. Court Limits Cross-Border Business: Malawi’s High Court barred Burundian traders from returning to Mgona Market with shipping containers pending a substantive case. Gulf Labour Rules: Kuwait tightened domestic worker recruitment, approving only 10 source countries and banning many African states including Burundi. Global Trade Deal Talks: Singapore will negotiate an FTA with the EAC (including Burundi), positioning it as a gateway to ASEAN and a boost for goods and services flows.