Various regions across the Philippines are implementing relief measures for agricultural damage, bracing for high heat indices, and preparing for the anticipated effects of El Niño. Farmers in areas like Pagadian City and Bukidnon are making preparations for the impending dry spell.

Tunisia has suspended a human rights organization, a move that comes amid a growing crackdown on civil society groups in the country.

Civil society organizations in Jamaica are advocating for extensive consultation regarding the proposed NaRRA Bill.

Tunisia's government suspended the operations of the Tunisian League for Human Rights, one of Africa's oldest and most prominent rights organizations, for a period of one month. The move has raised concerns among civil society groups about a widening crackdown.

Ghana's Minority party and civil society groups have raised concerns, alleging that the government is employing strategies through courts and Parliament to weaken or dismantle the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). They claim these actions stem from a fear of accountability and aim to undermine the anti-corruption body.

Helen Zille was reportedly chased by Metro Centre guards as civil society groups demanded answers regarding planning records.

Civil society groups in Senegal have reportedly disrupted the timetable set by the Pastef party for the revision of the electoral code, indicating potential disagreements or delays in the process.

Nine Cypriot civil society organizations have written to the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation, urging it to push for a formal review of Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, citing standards applied to other countries.

Ghanaian President Mahama has informed civil society groups that LGBTQ+ issues are not currently among the country's top priorities.

Seriake Dickson and a civil society group have faulted the new INEC guidelines and revised timetable for Nigeria's 2027 elections, amid growing concerns.

Religious bodies, civil society groups, and academia in Ghana have joined forces to demand practical measures against human-induced air pollution and e-waste injustice.

A civil society group and political leader Mehbooba Mufti have separately urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Modi to intervene and address threats of violence in Uttam Nagar, particularly ahead of Id, to prevent further escalation.

Civil society groups raise 10 demands for bigger budget on women’s safety, jobs  Dhaka Tribune

Vice President Sara Duterte yesterday questioned the “deafening silence” of civil society groups, the Church and lawmakers to allegations raised by 18 men who claimed to be former Marines, that they delivered suitcases containing billions of pesos to certain politicians.

Civil society leaders and clergy who filed the second impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte will formally withdraw their case today, saying they will now give their “full support” to the third complaint. “We believe that the impeachment process must proceed at the earliest possible time, free from procedural limbo and unnecessary legal delays

Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is facing an ethics hearing that may see his salary suspended, after a civil society group filed a formal complaint before the Senate committee on ethics yesterday over his prolonged absence.

Approximately 50 Ukrainian civil society groups have called on authorities to drop the idea of approving a potential peace agreement through a referendum, according to a statement published by Detector Media.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and state ministers held a meeting with various civil society groups who are opposing the proposed SIR project.

A China Coast Guard vessel began shadowing the main ship of the Atin Ito civil society group coalition's fourth civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea, less than 12 hours after it departed Manila.

Civil society groups and local activists in northern Thailand have voiced strong concerns over proposed plans to permit the sale of alcohol in public parks.

Civil society groups in Jamaica have expressed deep concern regarding comments made by a public official named Chang concerning the use of body-worn cameras.

Civil society groups have initiated legal action against Mali, alleging abuses committed by the Wagner mercenary group within the country. These are among the first lawsuits targeting the alleged misconduct of Wagner forces in Mali.

A civil society group in Nigeria is protesting the mass redeployment of Osun INEC staff, expressing fears that the move could compromise the upcoming governorship election and alleging partisan motives.

Several leading civil society organizations in the UK have expressed concerns that proposed new powers for the Charity Commission, intended to tackle extremism, could suppress advocacy and have urged the government to consult the sector.

A civil society group has expressed confidence in the Chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), urging political actors to respect the commission's adherence to court orders.

Turkish authorities have blocked access to the X accounts of several pro-Kurdish news outlets, journalists, and civil society organizations, according to the Mezopotamya News Agency.

A civil society group has criticized Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) 2026 electoral guidelines, calling them overregulated and insufficient to guarantee credible elections.

Civil society groups in Nigeria are demanding justice for a female student allegedly gang-raped in Ijebu Ode, citing police misconduct and intimidation of the family.

A civil society group has initiated legal action against Nigeria's National Assembly, demanding full disclosure of its N344 billion budget after receiving an inadequate response to a Freedom of Information request.

The integrity of Nigeria’s legal regulatory framework came under intense scrutiny on Wednesday as protesters under the aegis of the Civil Society Groups for Good Governance CSGGG formally passed a vote of no confidence in the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee LPDC. The post Protesters storm Body of Benchers, express outrage over inaction on deputy speaker’s case appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Office of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, has dismissed as baseless claims of alleged irregularities in his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) participation and Law School attendance made by a coalition of Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG). The post CSO’s claims of irregularities in my NYSC, Law School attendance unfounded – Deputy Speaker, Kalu appeared first on Vanguard News.

Five years after being declared a national park, North Macedonia's Sharr Mountains are reportedly inundated with waste, with civil society groups warning that institutional inaction threatens its potential as a tourist attraction.

Congolese authorities and civil society groups have reported the discovery of mass graves in an area recently vacated by M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

MANILA, Philippines — An anti-corruption group headed by former Finance Undersecretary Cielo Magno has filed an ethics complaint against Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who has been absent in the Senate since November 2025.  In their formal complaint addressed to the panel on ethics chairperson Sen. JV Ejercito, civil society group ‘Wag Kang KuCorrupt’ argued

Malaysia's anti-corruption chief, Azam Baki, has been summoned by a special committee to explain his stock ownership, following calls for an investigation into the matter.

The “Atin Ito” civil society group successfully planted a Philippine flag on Pag-asa Cay 2 during its fourth civilian expedition, under close observation by Chinese vessels.

Civil society groups in Indonesia have voiced their rejection of the government's proposed new tobacco excise tier plan.

The Pakistani government has announced another increase in petrol and diesel prices, leading to widespread criticism from the public, trade unions, and civil society groups who are demanding the decision's immediate withdrawal.

A civil society group, the Big Tent Coalition, has unveiled "ObidientConnect," a civic-tech platform designed to organize, mobilize, and empower Nigerians for the 2027 elections, with support from figures like Obi and Tanko.

The government of Burkina Faso has dissolved more than 100 non-governmental organizations and civil society groups, a move that Amnesty International has condemned as a 'flagrant attack' on basic rights.

Civil society groups in Senegal have disrupted the timetable of the Pastef party in protest against proposed revisions to the electoral code.

Six civil society organizations in Turkey have called for an immediate end to what they describe as systematic human rights violations  in prisons, saying the abuses reflect state policy.

A civil society group has issued a warning about the potential for mass exclusion of voters in Karnataka due to the application of 2002 electoral roll rules during the voter mapping process.

Since 1999, Nigeria's National Assembly Arcade has become a key location for activists and civil society groups to voice grievances against lawmakers, often misunderstood and contested.

Labour lawyer Chinette Gallichan was fatally shot outside the CCMA offices in Johannesburg CBD, prompting civil society groups to condemn the attack as a threat to South Africa’s rule of law and highlight rising risks faced by legal professionals.

Civil society groups in Congo-Brazzaville are challenging the integrity of the recent presidential election, which saw veteran leader Denis Sassou Nguesso secure a fifth term, alleging the vote was rigged from the start.

Several Malaysian civil society groups have accused Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government of using a harsh criminal law provision to intimidate critics, following police questioning of activists, academics, and political researchers.

Thirty-five civil society groups in India have voiced strong opposition to a proposed anti-conversion bill, arguing that it infringes upon women's rights and other fundamental freedoms.

Vice President Sara Duterte yesterday questioned the “deafening silence” of civil society groups, the Church and lawmakers to allegations raised by 18 men who claimed to be former Marines, that they delivered suitcases containing billions of pesos to certain politicians.

The European Union has initiated new grants to bolster media freedom in Pakistan, inviting civil society groups to apply for funding focused on journalist safety and digital rights.

MANILA, Philippines — An anticorruption group headed by former Finance Undersecretary Cielo Magno has filed an ethics complaint against Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa who has been absent in the Senate since November 2025. In their formal complaint addressed to panel on ethics chair Sen. JV Ejercito, civil society group Wag Kang KuCorrupt argued that

A civil society group, NEFGAD, has taken the Nigerian Federal Government to the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, alleging unlawful changes to the country's newly gazetted tax law.

A concert organized by civil society groups in Quezon City launched commemorative activities for the upcoming 40th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution.