African Union Conflict Talks in Luanda: Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye is in Angola for the AU’s 21st Extraordinary Assembly, focused on strengthening mechanisms to prevent and resolve conflicts across Africa, with closed-door work on a decision and action plan. AU Executive Council Pre-Session: Burundi’s Foreign Minister Edouard Bizimana chaired the AU Executive Council meeting that fed into the summit, stressing early warning, crisis response, coordination with regional blocs, and sustainable financing for African-led peace efforts. Burundi-Rwanda Border Tensions: Travelers crossing toward Rwanda report tougher checks, repeated interrogations, and intimidation, with allegations of extortion and fear that routes are being treated differently depending on destination. Gitega Violence and Vigilantism Concerns: In Gitega, separate incidents left a young man shot dead and another beaten to death, while later reports of bodies found in under 24 hours raise alarms about vigilante justice. Ebola Funding Alarm (DRC): The UN says the DRC Ebola response is only 48% funded and warns resources could run out within weeks as insecurity and attacks on health workers complicate containment. Health Systems Strategy for Africa: Africa backs three 10-year plans for health financing, the workforce, and medical regulation, aiming to close staffing gaps and improve care delivery. Sports & Media: DAZN secured LaLiga broadcast rights across Sub-Saharan Africa, and Burundi is drawn against Uganda in CAF Beach Soccer qualifiers.