Airport Modernisation: China-aided works at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport in Bujumbura are continuing through the night, with Chinese and Burundian teams laying new asphalt to remove a long-standing bottleneck for the country’s only air gateway. Public Transport & Fuel: In Bujumbura, residents say the bus shortage is worsening daily life, with operators immobilised by ongoing fuel supply problems that leave commuters waiting for hours. Agriculture & Water: Rice farmers in Mpanda warn that an unusually long B farming season and water scarcity could cut harvests sharply, while accusations of unfair irrigation practices add pressure. Refugee Movement Rules: ONPRA has eased movement procedures for Congolese refugees in Musasa and Kinama camps, allowing freer travel within camp areas and host districts, while exit permits remain for travel beyond. Health Risk at Lake Tanganyika: Fishermen in Kajaga fear Ebola could cross from the DRC, citing frequent boat traffic and damaged drinking-water points after 2023 floods. Crime Concerns in Gitega: Two deaths in three days—one a murdered man and another a pregnant woman found in a guesthouse—have reignited local calls for faster investigations. Business & Health at CRDB: CRDB Bank in Dodoma backed Wellness Day with employee screenings, seminars and sports activities aimed at improving staff health and service delivery. National Growth Push: President Ndayishimiye urged Burundians to embrace innovation and entrepreneurship, arguing the country can achieve rapid economic growth if mindsets shift toward hard work and responsibility.