Now, to look at some of the stories making headlines in the East Africa region, where this week, political, security and economic developments are reshaping the region. Burundi has assumed the Chairship of the African Union, as fighting linked to the M23 rebels continues to affect eastern DRC and regional relations. Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has held talks with Sudan's Rapid Support Forces leader, drawing attention to Kampala's diplomatic role. Meanwhile, Rwanda has signed a major artificial intelligence partnership, and in Kenya, a significant cross-border banking deal is edging closer to completion. To unpack these developments, Denis Beru, Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya.

<p>Now, to look at some of the stories making headlines in the East Africa region, where this week, political, security and economic developments are reshaping the region. Burundi has assumed the Chairship of the African Union, as fighting linked to the M23 rebels continues to affect eastern DRC and regional relations. Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has held talks with Sudan's Rapid Support Forces leader, drawing attention to Kampala's diplomatic role. Meanwhile, Rwanda has signed a major artificial intelligence partnership, and in Kenya, a significant cross-border banking deal is edging closer to completion. To unpack these developments, Denis Beru, Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya.</p>