Health Funding: The Philippines’ DBM released P27.41bn for the DOH’s Maifip medical assistance for the poor, routing nearly 70% through regional health offices to cover medicines, procedures, and bills. Reintegration & Peacebuilding: Negros Occidental opened its first halfway house for former NPA rebels, offering psychosocial support and livelihood training to help reintegration. Human Rights Solidarity: Iranian academics and activists launched an open letter backing political prisoners, calling for an end to executions and torture. Civic Space via Media: Nigeria’s FENRAD launched a weekly Abia radio programme on civic freedoms, rights, security, and accountable governance. Elections & Integrity: Nigeria’s IRI praised INEC’s peaceful Osun vote while urging ballot secrecy to curb vote trading amid concerns over BVAS, vote buying, and misinformation. Civic Participation in Practice: INEC in Nigeria plans a nationwide mock accreditation in November to stress-test BVAS and election readiness for 2027. NGO-Led Humanitarian Search: Sea-Watch reported Mediterranean rescue flights finding empty boats and bodies at sea, pointing to Libyan militia interception practices. Local Climate Capacity: Ghana moves to strengthen COP31 negotiation capacity via a national roster of climate experts, citing difficulty accessing climate finance. Civic Education & Youth: A weekly radio launch in Abia and multiple election-prep steps underscore a push for public participation and accountability.