Cashew Value-Chain Skills Boost: The African Cashew Alliance (with EU and OACPS support) trained 81 cashew actors in Mombasa, including participants from Burundi, to improve farming, post-harvest handling, processing, quality assurance and marketing—aimed at shifting Africa from raw exports to higher-value products and rural jobs. Telecoms Pressure in Burundi: ABUCO says mobile internet and call quality are deteriorating while prices for data packages have risen sharply since 2025, urging authorities to act after earlier ministry requests to operators failed to deliver. Fertilizer Shortage Threatens Season C: In Gitega, farmers report delays and missing FOMI fertilizer supplies for the marshland “Season C,” risking lower yields, higher food prices and deeper food insecurity. Regional Health Procurement Plan: Kenya and 10 other countries, including Burundi, are developing a framework to jointly procure emergency medical supplies during outbreaks to cut costs and speed access. Logistics and Peace Mission Funding Worries: African troop contributors met in Kampala over Somalia’s AUSSOM after US moves to end support for UN logistics beyond December, raising uncertainty for mission continuity. Climate Risk for Africa’s Economy: The AfDB warns a possible “super” El Niño could cost Africa $10bn–$20bn, cut GDP by 1–2% in hard-hit countries, and worsen food and water stress.