Refugee Protection & Rights: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. used Refugee Day to stress that protecting people seeking safety is a societal duty, highlighting the DOJ’s Refugees and Stateless Persons unit and its role in legal status pathways. Public Health & Courts: Kenya’s health minister Aden Duale was found in contempt of court over a controversial US-backed Ebola quarantine facility, with a judge ordering him to appear for mitigation and sentencing. Civil Society & Accountability: In the Philippines’ BARMM, thousands rallied for continued investigations into alleged corruption and “anomalies” in the regional bureaucracy, pushing for reforms and stronger oversight. Trade, Security Laws & NGO Advocacy: Sri Lanka faces possible loss of EU GSP+ benefits unless it accelerates reforms tied to its Prevention of Terrorism Act, with civil and political pressure focused on rights protections. Inclusive Education: Tanzania’s inclusive education push is being held back by weak early detection of learning and sensory needs, leaving many children mislabelled or excluded before exams. Community Policing: Kogi State’s police leadership urged tighter police-community collaboration and faster intelligence sharing to curb kidnappings and armed crime. Health Financing Reform: Liberia’s president received a bill to create a national health insurance system via a Health Equity Fund and authority, aiming to cut out-of-pocket costs. Protest & Security Tensions: Nigeria’s Take-It-Back movement warned of mass action if DSS tries again to seize activist Omoyele Sowore, after court-related events. Human Rights & Criminalisation: Niger’s new penal code criminalising same-sex acts follows similar recent moves in Ghana and Senegal, drawing UN human rights criticism. Public Safety & Violence: A rare midday shooting in Montreal killed three, including a police officer and the alleged gunman; police have not confirmed a motive. Protest Disruption: In Ibadan, civil society groups shut down major roads demanding the release of 39 schoolchildren and teachers held by terrorists.