Driver’s Licenses: Burundi’s PSR says biometric driver’s licenses will resume after a 2+ year shortage, with applicants told to wait for SMS instructions to collect documents and warned against “favoritism” and pay-to-expedite scams. Border Watch: Bujumbura province warns that erosion and riverbank activities along the Rusizi and Ruhwa could gradually shift Burundi’s borders with Rwanda and the DRC. Local Finance Tensions: In Muyinga, residents protest new contributions for the Buhumuza provincial headquarters, saying they already funded the earlier Muyinga office and now face fresh levies amid hardship. Regional Security Disruption: Uvira in eastern DRC observed a “ghost town” day over deteriorating security, demanding modern equipment for FARDC and Wazalendo—an issue with spillover relevance for Burundi’s trade corridor. Youth & Trade Agenda: A Kampala youth summit drew 1,000+ delegates to push AU Agenda 2063 priorities, including funding, inclusion, and guaranteed seats—linking youth policy to entrepreneurship and trade. Cleaner Freight Push: UNEP and the Northern Corridor authority secured funding to speed up greener freight transport, aiming to cut logistics costs and boost women’s participation across the Mombasa–Burundi–DRC corridor. Health & Human Capital: Burundi highlights strong exclusive breastfeeding results (83.3% in 2024), while trafficking monitors warn of renewed child trafficking risks during summer holidays. Cross-Border Alcohol Crackdown: Rwanda escalated enforcement with recalls and import suspensions of unsafe alcohol brands, affecting listings from Burundi and the region.