Civil Society Accountability: Liberia’s STAND coalition faces a July 17 protest as the Liberia National Police vows to protect peaceful assembly while warning against violence. Institutional Governance: Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and MP Musa Bility urge stronger policy enforcement and institutional reform at a launch on organizational dysfunction. Democracy Between Elections: A Liberia civil society group begins nationwide monitoring of lawmakers’ constituency work during the July 17 break. Electoral Transparency: Zambia’s ECZ is praised for opening ballot printing to parties, civil society, and media, including Braille materials for voters. NGO Space Under Pressure: A Tajikistan snapshot report says civil society and independent media face intimidation, politically motivated prosecutions, self-censorship, and shrinking funding. Anti-Terror Financing Rules for Charities: Nigeria’s EFCC says a targeted terrorism-financing risk assessment helped identify vulnerable NPOs without blanket restrictions. Access to Justice: In Ireland’s Mayo, solicitors warn a new criminal legal aid model is shrinking panels and threatening a “legal desert,” with rights groups joining the criticism. Public Safety in Schools: The Philippines runs its first “active shooter” drill after a Tacloban school shooting, involving students, teachers, and police. Extractives Oversight: Papua New Guinea discusses transparency and compliance in the extractive sector to boost investor confidence and community benefit-sharing. Protest and Health: India’s Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike enters its 17th day as civil society and public figures urge him to pause for health while keeping pressure on the government.