Ebola Response: Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya welcomed the start of a clinical trial targeting the Bundibugyo Ebola strain, saying it’s a key step where licensed vaccines and targeted countermeasures are still lacking, with DRC and WHO partners supporting trial sites. Agroecology & Food Security: East African civil society briefs urge governments to mainstream agroecology to cut dependence on costly synthetic inputs while boosting yields, incomes, and resilience in climate-stressed farming systems, including lessons from Tanzania and Burundi projects. Digital Language & AI: The East African Kiswahili Commission called for urgent investment in AI tools and digital language systems so Kiswahili stays competitive for trade, tourism, and regional integration. Trade & Jobs: Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair highlights long-running economic impact—600,000 jobs since inception and millions of cumulative visitors—while Mozambique’s president pushes deeper value chains with Tanzania across energy, agriculture, mining, logistics, and infrastructure. Shipping & Industry Costs: UNCTAD warns that disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz closure have left thousands of cargo vessels stranded, with knock-on effects on freight costs, inflation, food security, and industrial production. Burundi Snapshot: Burundi’s rural population remains among the world’s highest, with data showing Burundi at 84.84% rural share in 2024.