State Police safeguards in Nigeria: Civil society and Transparency International Nigeria warn the newly passed State Policing constitutional amendment could deepen political abuse unless governors’ powers are checked with operational independence, funding protections, and independent oversight. Democracy under court pressure in Nigeria: A Lokoja ruling on deregistering the Nigeria Democratic Congress triggers fresh backlash from political groups, who argue it threatens judicial independence and the rule of law. Charity regulation in Jamaica: Leaders warn a proposed Non-Profit Organisations Act could push volunteer-run charities out of existence by adding compliance burdens without meaningful sector input, even as the government cites FATF anti-money laundering and counterterrorism standards. Women’s rights and GBV in Abia, Nigeria: The Abia women’s affairs commissioner calls for stronger partnerships with civil society and development partners to tackle gender-based violence and expand women’s economic empowerment. Protests and rights in South Africa: Ahead of June 30 anti-illegal immigration marches, officials and civil society warn the mobilisation is already fueling fear and intimidation among migrant communities, while police stress no tolerance for vigilantism. EU sanctions enforcement: A report highlights how EU sanctions often fail at the national level, where member states do the real freezing, licensing, and investigations. TB rights bill in Nigeria: A House infectious diseases committee holds a public hearing on a Tuberculosis Rights Bill aimed at preventing discrimination and protecting the dignity of people affected by TB. Copyright compliance for businesses in the Philippines: IPOPHL reminds local establishments that playing copyrighted music publicly can trigger licensing obligations for multiple rights holders. HIV/AIDS commitment in Latin America: Governments back a new UN HIV political declaration to keep the 2030 goal alive despite funding gaps and stigma.