Labour & Civil Society: Uganda’s top court judge says labour laws must be overhauled to protect informal workers, arguing protections can’t be built for unionised formal jobs alone. Elections & Civic Trust: Lesotho’s IEC orders a three-level audit of the voters’ roll and election technology ahead of 2028, aiming to flag duplicates, security gaps and system performance issues. Cyber & Rights: Lesotho’s Cybersecurity Bill 2026 faces renewed scrutiny in consultations with regulators, banks, police and civil society over concerns about freedom of expression and privacy. Human Rights Under Pressure: A Basotho rights group plans a march over the abduction, alleged torture and death threats against activist Kananelo Boloetse. Women, Peace & Inclusion: A new report warns peacemaking is losing ground when women are left out, as civil society influence and pressure on armed groups weakens. Health & Development: Bangladesh and Sweden, with UNFPA, commit to integrating midwifery into primary healthcare to cut preventable maternal and newborn deaths. NGO/Community Action: Vodacom Lesotho Foundation renovates St Angela Home, improving living conditions for children with disabilities. Governance & Accountability: Nigeria’s civil society coalition demands disclosure of a JBS MoU tied to a $2.5bn livestock investment, citing transparency and risk concerns. Labour Dispute: Glasgow council plans to sack and rehire 20,000 staff after trade union talks broke down, drawing accusations of bullying and “fire and rehire.”