Ebola Response Boost: The DRC’s Bundibugyo-strain Ebola outbreak is still escalating, with the health ministry reporting 598 cases and 115 deaths as of 9 June, while the EU commissioner warned the region is “sitting on a volcano” after a visit to Bunia. US Funding for Preparedness: The US announced an extra $20 million (about Ksh2.59bn) to strengthen Ebola readiness in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan, pushing direct support above $220 million, with plans to upgrade emergency operations centres, surveillance, lab testing, border screening and infection control. Regional Coordination in EAC: EAC health ministers agreed to harmonise Ebola surveillance and protective measures across airports, ports and land borders, and to set up a regional technical task force, with mobile labs already deployed in several partner states including Burundi. AI in Browsers: Google’s Ask Gemini in Chrome is rolling out to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, with Burundi included in the wider Africa availability list—another step toward more local AI access. Trade Tech at Borders: East African cross-border traders at Kobero–Kabanga OSBP received support to cut non-tariff barriers and improve access to trade information under the EAC simplified trade regime. Digital Customs Push: East Africa’s digital customs reforms are speeding up clearance and reducing delays, helping goods move faster across the region. EAC-Singapore FTA Talks: Singapore will negotiate a free trade agreement with the EAC bloc of eight countries, including Burundi, aiming to expand market access and cooperation in the digital economy. Cancer Care Training: Merck Foundation continues building oncology capacity in Burundi and other African countries through clinical training scholarships and cancer awareness initiatives.