School Birthday Surprise: Kenyan-Burundian musician Kidum went viral by visiting his 7-year-old son’s school, feeding the whole class and arranging live saxophone and singing for the birthday moment. Burundi on the Map (Arts + Tech): Bujumbura hosted AFRICA ON MAPPING, Africa’s first video-mapping festival, turning landmarks like the Old East building and the French Institute of Burundi into immersive stages with dance and poetry. Regional Arts & Culture Link: A new musical, “Basura,” based on Paraguay’s Cateura Recycled Instruments Orchestra, opened in Atlanta—an international reminder of how recycled music stories travel worldwide. Trade + Opportunity for Burundi: Singapore says it will negotiate a free trade agreement with the East African Community bloc that includes Burundi, aiming to boost market access and new growth areas. Court Order Hits Traders: Malawi’s High Court barred Burundian traders from returning to Mgona Market in Lilongwe pending a substantive case, after claims of resumed operations and intimidation. Sports (Volleyball): Kenya’s Wafalme Stars booked the CAVB Nations Championship after sweeping Zone Five qualifiers, including a straight-sets win over Burundi. Music Playlist (Burundi Sound): A composer’s playlist highlights Burundi vocal techniques, spotlighting a track titled “Akazéhé Par Deux Jeunes Filles.” Labor Policy Shock (Regional): Kuwait restricted domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries and banned 27 others, including Burundi—raising fresh concerns for regional workers.