Ebola Response in the Great Lakes: Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye, as AU chair, pushed for science-led action against the escalating Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC and Uganda, warning that border closures won’t stop transmission; leaders backed a US$910m pledge drive and urged rapid disbursement of the US$518m joint continental plan covering surveillance, labs, tracing, case management, logistics and cross-border coordination. Public Health vs Access: Health experts say conflict, mistrust and closed borders are slowing containment, while limited testing, weak tracing coverage and shortages of Ebola kits leave “blind spots” as cases keep rising. Mining Governance in Kayanza: MPs in Kayanza questioned revenue transparency after 1,600+ tons of cassiterite and coltan exports (2006–2015) raised concerns over missing public-account records and limited local development near former mining sites. Energy for Industry: Burundi inaugurated the Mulembwe hydropower plant (17MW) to add to the national grid, supporting power reliability for businesses. Water Infrastructure: Burundi launched a US$90m water and sanitation project near Lake Tanganyika, targeting improved services for about 615,000 people from 2028. Digital Connectivity: Seacom launched a high-capacity Nairobi–Kampala terrestrial route, scaling capacity for cloud, finance and cross-border trade. Regional Trade & Logistics: World Bank backed a $1.6bn programme to integrate Eastern Africa power markets, aiming to cut costs and improve reliability for businesses.