Malaria & Climate Risk: A new Nature study warns climate change will “move” malaria across Africa, with rising temperatures and shifting rainfall pushing higher transmission into East African highlands, including areas projected to see increases in Kenya and Burundi, even as some current hotspots cool. Youth Governance & Inclusion: Reach A Hand Africa’s B!LL!Now Now Youth Summit in Kampala drew 1,000+ delegates to push for structural youth power—funding, inclusion, and guaranteed seats—linked to Agenda 2063. Cleaner Freight for the Northern Corridor: UNEP and the Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority launched support for the Green Freight Strategy 2030, including emissions tracking, port electrification studies, and more women in freight roles across the Mombasa–Burundi trade route. Science for Jobs (Bananas): Tanzania highlights how COSTECH-backed university research is turning bananas into commercial juice to cut post-harvest losses and boost farmer incomes. Tech & Finance: Kenya’s Nairobi Securities Exchange is preparing East Africa’s first AI-themed ETF, aiming to give investors direct exposure to AI-related firms. Burundi Diaspora Trust: Burundi’s Pan-African Diaspora Week in Bujumbura spotlighted the need to mobilize skills and investment from abroad, while noting trust and investment barriers remain. Health Watch: UK officials report a rapidly developing mpox situation linked to clade 1b cases, urging vaccination for eligible people.