Regional Power & Markets: Ethiopia says it will keep pushing Eastern Africa Power Pool reforms to build an integrated regional electricity market in Addis Ababa, stressing shared rules and governance. Trade Corridors: A new push across Africa argues growth will come from connecting African economies to each other—roads, border posts and logistics—rather than only exporting through ports. Cement Costs: Tanzania faces higher cement prices after manufacturers raised rates by about Sh500–Sh650 per 50kg bag, with retail prices expected to pass Sh18,000 in major markets. Business Risk From Protests: Tanzania’s post-election violence still chills investment, with a commission citing large losses to private and public assets and ongoing fears of protest disruption. Burundi Health & Women’s Dignity: UNFPA awards go to a Senegalese surgeon and a Burundi foundation for reproductive health breakthroughs, including work to treat obstetric fistula. Kiswahili, Digital Economy: East African leaders and Burundi’s Kiswahili Day events call for urgent investment in AI and digital language tools to keep Kiswahili central to regional integration. Agroecology for Food Security: East Africa is urged to mainstream agroecology, citing Burundi and Tanzania projects linking lower input costs with resilience and better yields. Refugee Shelter Pressure (Regional): Refugees in Durban remain camped outside Home Affairs amid xenophobic tensions, highlighting humanitarian and housing gaps that spill into local services.