Water Crisis in Bujumbura: Residents in several neighborhoods say they are going weeks without regular Regideso deliveries, forcing long queues and a costly boom in water sales. Public Health & Hygiene in Gitega: The Bitare slaughterhouse in Bugendana has lacked drinking water for over a year, with butchers relying on an “undrinkable” stream and warning of disease risks. Standards Bureau Death Sparks Questions: A Burundi Bureau of Standards (BBN) employee was found dead in Kibenga; family suspects possible strangling, pending investigation. Missing Persons Near the Capital: Two men reported missing since Aug. 12 say they were intercepted near Ntare Rushatsi House, with claims pointing to SNR-linked officers. Regional Food Logistics: DP World and WFP delivered 5,000 tonnes of rice to Burundi, DRC and Rwanda via Dar es Salaam, supporting emergency aid for over 14,200 people for a month. Power & Transport Signals for Industry: Tanzania’s TRC plans more electrified SGR passenger trips from Sept. 1, while the World Bank backs upgrades to the Dar port gateway and corridor links that could boost trade and agro-processing. Nile Basin Water Tensions: Egypt again warns against new Ethiopian Nile dams, citing water security and legal protections. East Africa Refining Push: Dangote’s planned Lamu refinery offers regional governments a 30% equity stake, with Kenya, Ethiopia and Rwanda showing interest.