Visa-Free Travel Push: Chad and the Republic of the Congo will drop entry visas for all African nationals from Jan 1, 2027, adding new visa-free options for regional travelers including Nigerians. Malawi Entry Rules: Malawi says it will keep visa-free or simplified access for travelers from 160 countries, while Burundi is listed among those needing a visa or prior authorization (Category One), with details on fees and documentation. Road Safety & Driving Access: Burundi’s Traffic and Road Safety Police (PSR) resumes production and distribution of biometric driver’s licenses, with collection organized via text messages—while warning against extortion and favoritism. Refugee Return Concerns: In Uganda’s Nakivale and Zambia’s Meheba camps, meetings promoting voluntary return are sparking mixed reactions, with safety fears still strong among some Burundian refugees. Border Security & Tourism Safety: A case near the Tanzania border in Burunga province highlights ongoing concerns about violence and extortion affecting cross-border travel. Active Tourism in the Region: Tanzania’s Serengeti Safari Marathon is pitching sports tourism and cross-border collaboration around the Lake Victoria Basin, aiming to boost conservation-linked travel. East African Integration Talk: Uganda’s Museveni renewed calls for deeper East African political federation and shared defense—an agenda that could shape future regional mobility. Burundi in the Spotlight: Burundian drummers returned to public performance in Zambia’s Meheba camp, winning recognition and reminding audiences of cultural life beyond exile.