EAC AI for Public Health: The East African Community and Germany launched the second AI4EAC challenge, aiming to train 20,000 East Africans and fund AI solutions, including a dedicated Ebola Response track for detection, preparedness and response. Youth, Peace & Power in Burundi: Burundi is hosting the 5th Continental Dialogue on Youth, Peace and Security and the 20-year African Youth Charter anniversary, pushing the question of whether youth promises are turning into real influence through laws, budgets and institutions. Digital Identity Foundations: Vital Strategies highlights how birth registration can become a backbone for digital public infrastructure, citing Rwanda’s digitized civil registration linked to national ID for faster verification and better service access. Cleaner Freight on the Northern Corridor: UNEP and the Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority backed the Green Freight Strategy 2030 with support for emissions tracking, port electrification studies and more women in freight. Climate Risk for Health: Scientists warn a possible super El Niño could reshape weather across East Africa, raising concerns for extreme events and food security. Malaria Shifts: A new study says climate change may move malaria into cooler highlands, potentially increasing childhood malaria even where hot-spot burdens ease. Port of Dar es Salaam Trade Boost: Transit cargo through Dar es Salaam rose 17% in 2025/26, with DRC-bound shipments driving the increase. MyOffice Setback: Russia’s homegrown MyOffice is shrinking after heavy losses, with development centers shut and staff cut despite earlier state support. Visa Bond Shock: The US made its visa bond program permanent for 50 countries, but travel groups warn it could sharply reduce travel demand.