Child Protection & Online Safety: Stakeholders pushed for a multi-sector approach to protect children from online abuse, arguing laws and shared responsibility can’t be left to parents alone. Legislative Openness: Nigeria’s National Assembly Open Week is being used to press for the Special Seats Bill for Women and broader citizen participation through public dialogues and legislative scorecards. Human Rights Institutions: Malta advanced a bill to create a National Commission for Human Rights and Equality, while critics warned the structure may be too government-influenced. Civic Space & Accountability: The EU and Global Rights reiterated support for Nigeria’s CSO regulatory environment, stressing that an open civic space is key to democratic governance. Governance Reform: CIoD Nigeria released its Governance Health Check, urging coordinated reforms to strengthen institutions and competitiveness. Child Labour: Ghana’s Labour Minister announced results for Child Labour Free Zones, citing community-led action and support from civil society and district structures. Religious Freedom Under Pressure: Cuba’s crackdown on religion continues years after protests, with reports of harassment, fines, and confiscated humanitarian aid. Civil Society Under Scrutiny: MFWA’s boss criticized Ghana’s EOCO over the detention of “Miracles,” questioning whether due process is being followed. Energy Transition: Ghana’s Africa Just Transition Network premiered a documentary on community-led solar solutions and launched a “No New Coal Africa” campaign. Plastic Waste Policy: The Philippines, with UNDP, is drafting EPR rules to recognize upstream plastic waste prevention efforts.