Provincial Finance Backlash: In Muyinga, residents are furious about new contributions they say are being imposed to fund the Buhumuza provincial headquarters, arguing they already paid for the former provincial office before the 2025 administrative reform. Driver’s License Supply: After a shortage of more than two years, Burundi’s Traffic and Road Safety Police (PSR) says biometric driver’s licenses will resume production and collection via SMS notifications, while warning against “favoritism” and scam offers to speed up applications. Border Erosion Alert: Bujumbura province authorities warn that natural border lines with Rwanda and the DRC may be shifting as riverbank erosion and activities like farming and mining affect the Rusizi and Ruhwa river areas. Regional Trade & Transport: UNEP and the Northern Corridor partners back cleaner, more efficient freight under the Northern Corridor Green Freight Strategy 2030, aiming to cut logistics costs and expand women’s participation. Tourism Push: A Serengeti Safari Marathon alliance is positioning sports tourism as a new driver for Lake Victoria Basin growth through cross-border conservation and development partnerships. Climate Risk: Nile Basin states call for stronger climate financing and coordinated action ahead of NBDF8 in Dar es Salaam, focusing on resilience and sustainable water management. Human Mobility & Work Risks: Burundi’s ALUCHOTO warns of renewed trafficking and exploitation of workers sent abroad, citing gaps in contract clarity and abuses by some recruitment and security firms. Public Health Spotlight: Burundi’s high exclusive breastfeeding rate (83.3% in 2024) is being highlighted during World Breastfeeding Week, with calls to strengthen counselling, maternity services, and workplace support. Diaspora Investment Friction: Burundi’s diaspora engagement push faces trust and investment obstacles, with many funds still flowing mainly into infrastructure and real estate rather than broader entrepreneurship.