Volleyball (Burundi-Kenya): Kenya’s Wafalme Stars booked their ticket to the 2026 CAVB Nations Championship in Kinshasa after a perfect run in Zone 5 qualifiers, sweeping Burundi 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-15) and also dominating Uganda, Tanzania and South Sudan; Sports Awards: Nicholas Matui (MVP), Levis Ogutu (best middle blocker) and Brian Melly (best setter) led the awards haul for the tournament’s top performers. Football (Burundi): Former Premier League striker Saido Berahino has joined the Burundi national team coaching staff ahead of the friendly vs Equatorial Guinea, bringing international experience back to the country he pledged to represent. Music (Burundi in the spotlight): A Burundi-themed track makes Lia Kohl’s “ListN Up” playlist, highlighting the vocal techniques and layered harmonies of a traditional Burundi collection. Culture & Community (Burundi connection abroad): A church concert in Rotherham raised funds for a Burundi clergyman supporting widows, orphans and young people, showing how Burundi’s community work travels. Regional Citizenship (Arts & public life): More Burundian celebrities are seeking Rwandan citizenship, with DJ Ira among those granted status—an arts-and-media story that reflects shifting regional ties. International sport schedule (Burundi match): World Cup warm-up coverage lists Burundi vs Equatorial Guinea as a key friendly on the day’s slate.