Court Victory for Press Freedom in Nigeria: After a five-year fight, journalist Luka Binniyat was cleared of criminal defamation tied to reporting on Christian genocide in Kaduna, a win for free speech and accountability. Nonprofit Tax Crackdown Watch (US): Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reportedly preparing steps to revoke tax-exempt status of nonprofits including Open Society Foundation, CAIR, and SPLC, raising alarms about shrinking civic space. Prison Accountability in the US: A pregnant woman alleges Rikers staff used full-body shackles during transport for months, violating law and constitutional protections, as her federal lawsuit moves forward. Climate & Land Rights at COP17: Indigenous peoples and civil society groups say one party’s objections sidelined gender, civil society participation, and cooperation, even as COP17 in Ulaanbaatar closed with momentum on land, drought, and finance. Public Input on Exams (India): A Nilekani-led task force invited students, parents, teachers, and civil society to submit suggestions to reform public examinations after major leaks. Health Alerts (Nigeria): NCDC warns cholera could surge again in late August to October despite declining cases, alongside ongoing diphtheria vaccination gaps. Labour Loss (Nigeria): Nigeria Labour Congress General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja died at 60, prompting mourning from labour and domestic violence groups. Hajj Safety Education (Nigeria): Independent Hajj Reporters urged NAHCON and states to adopt a mandatory, standardized 2027 pilgrims’ enlightenment curriculum covering registration, security, and prohibited activities. Local Governance & Revenue (Ghana): Norsaac pushed for stronger, more transparent property rate administration to boost MMDAs’ revenue for development.