Civil Society Under Pressure: Algeria’s proposed bill to revise its 2012 Associations law would tighten control over NGOs, using vague terms and adding barriers for anyone with criminal convictions—raising fears of arbitrary shutdowns and shrinking civic space. NGO Funding Rules in India: Christian leaders in Mizoram and national church bodies are urging India’s government to roll back the 2026 FCRA Amendment Bill and send it to a Joint Parliamentary Committee, warning it could disadvantage minorities and curb independent activity. Anti-Corruption & Due Process in Nigeria: HEDA condemned President Tinubu’s directive to lift EFCC restrictions on Osun State accounts, arguing it undermines anti-graft independence and due process; meanwhile, civil society and labour groups keep pushing for stronger accountability and a ₦500,000 minimum wage. Human Rights & Repression Abroad: Australia’s Albanese is urged to press Vietnam’s leader on rights after To Lam’s crackdown on journalists and activists; in occupied Crimea, reports say Russian forces are raiding Crimean Tatar homes and detaining people. Local Governance & Civic Participation: Ghana’s NCCE is mobilizing youth leaders to champion ethical leadership against corruption, while in Kenya’s Coast, delegates back a regional party leadership shift aimed at strengthening grassroots voice ahead of 2027. Peacebuilding & Regional Cooperation: Stakeholders in Ghana praised a long-serving peace council researcher’s new role, and Cambodia’s foreign ministry stressed ASEAN’s success depends on active participation beyond governments. AI Governance: OpenAI says it’s pausing work on its Astra model over security concerns, highlighting the growing debate over how to control high-capability systems.