HBCU Funding Gap: A new report spotlights how decades of underfunding have left many historically Black colleges and universities with serious maintenance backlogs, harming student health and campus life. Democracy Under Pressure (Nicaragua): Nicaragua’s Ortega moves to end elections, a step that further tightens control as opposition and independent civic space are squeezed. Foreign Funding Rules (India): Opposition to India’s FCRA Amendment Bill is growing, with protests in Mizoram and a push to send the bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for deeper scrutiny. Local Accountability (Liberia): Liberia’s Boakai orders faster delivery under the ARREST Agenda, while a separate county budget review finds most spending isn’t fully aligned with citizen priorities. Child Protection (UN): The UN warns that weak oversight and justice services leave children vulnerable to sale and sexual exploitation, calling for stronger protection systems. Digital Governance (Bhutan): Bhutan convenes stakeholders on people-centred digital transformation and responsible AI as online risks rise. Civil Society & Rights (Chhattisgarh): Activists raise alarms after the arrest of a Christian forum leader, saying criminal law is being used to suppress minority speech. Privacy vs Policing (US): A US lawmaker moves to limit Flock Safety camera use after alleging invasive tracking during a traffic stop. Road Funding Glitch (Malawi): Mzuzu suspends a new toll scheme after a chaotic launch caused network failures and major congestion.