FINAL FAREWELL: Haogin Lhouvum, slain Lasan victim, laid to rest at Martyrs' Cemetery. Kuki CSOs question government inaction and neglect over appeals for security deployment in vulnerable Kuki-zo areas, imposes economic blockade.

Last week in Brussels, our Chief Executive, @ActivistNdasadu, joined international policymakers, CSOs & democracy practitioners for #EPDAC2026. It was an incredible opportunity to share the ongoing, impactful work of #YAPD4Africa. We remain deeply committed to do more!

Have you registered for the second part of the Free training on Startup and Management of Social Enterprises for CSOs training? Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect & grow alongside other CSO practitioners Register here 👉: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_… #CapacityBuilding

My issue is on the cultural custom that allows sharing of a wife by in-laws of the bride. I am not attacking the cultural practices that harness harmony and steer social-economic growth among the peoples, but the backward mindset that leads to the spread of this virus. The government and CSOs need to educate our people on the dangers of this custom as a way of checking the spread. There are several historical cultural practices that have have been foregone yet they were celebrated in terms dignity and values. In my culture, Individuals who wished to become blood brothers would make a tiny, symbolic incision on their stomachs. A small amount of blood from each person would be collected and mixed, often with an herb or coffee bean and the mixture was ingested, which signified the spiritual and literal intertwining of their lives. It has since been discouraged but it was a crucial. Likewise the same can be encouraged for the people of Kiruhura.

"They didn't ask"? presumptuous of me think that they came in from an isolated incident and place, away from civilization, absence of Separation Administration CSOs on the way, check points by tachapas and a strong will to die in battle rather than go to "death valley"

📢New EU funding opportunity for CSOs in Zimbabwe! The European Union is offering grants from EUR 1 million to EUR 3 million (total EUR 6 million) for civil society projects that: • help citizens especially women, youth and persons with disabilities to participate in local decision making. • support inclusive local economic development in key agri business value chains • improve access to justice at community level Projects must work at national level and across all districts in either: • Lot 1: Masvingo, Mwenezi, Chiredzi, Beitbridge; Mbire, Hurungwe, Nyami Nyami, Binga; Murehwa, Mutoko, Mudzi • Lot 2: Mutare, Mutasa, Makoni, Chipinge; Harare, Norton, Zvimba, Goromonzi, Marondera, Mazowe, Chegutu, Gweru, Vungu, Shurugwi Eligible applicants are non profit NGOs/CSOs established in Zimbabwe, EU Member States or other NDICI eligible countries. 🔴Concept notes are due on 21 July 2026 at 16:00 (Brussels time) and must be submitted online via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. 🔴Read the full Call and apply here: bit.ly/43X9qCM #EUinZim🇪🇺🇿🇼 #CSOs #Grant #FundingOpportunity

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗖𝗦𝗢𝘀 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀’ 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: punchng.com/scholars-csos-bl…

The Kuki CSOs Kangpokpi also simultaneously launched an indefinite economic blockade, accusing the government of failing to address repeated appeals for adequate security deployment in vulnerable Kuki-Zo areas. Read more: thehillsjournal.com/kangpokp…

Cybershield #38 🦅🔥 Captain’s Log – The Ghost in the Firewall It was 0130hrs aboard the MV Lagos Star, deep in the Gulf of Guinea. The Chief Security Officer noticed the ship’s firewall acting strange — intermittent drops, then back online. “Probably the satellite again,” he thought. What he didn’t know was that FIRESTARTER — a sophisticated backdoor targeting Cisco Firepower and ASA devices — had already embedded itself. This malware survives reboots, firmware updates, and even some factory resets. By 0400hrs, attackers had pivoted from the compromised firewall into the OT network. Critical systems started glitching: ECDIS displays flickering, engine telemetry showing false readings. Then came the real blow — Lotus Wiper style destructive malware began erasing logs and making systems unbootable. The Captain woke up to chaos. “We’re blind and partially crippled at sea.” No ransom note. Just silent sabotage. This wasn’t a random hit. It was the new face of maritime cyber warfare: persistent backdoors destructive wipers designed to disrupt operations, not just steal data. Bridge Reflection – The Hard Truth Captains, the era of “it won’t happen to us” is over. Maritime cyber incidents jumped massively last year, and 2026 is worse. Persistent malware like FIRESTARTER, combined with unsecured VSATs and AI-assisted attacks, means one weak edge device can take down your entire vessel. Your crew and officers are doing their best under pressure — but outdated or unmonitored network gear is the silent killer. Three Immediate Actions Every Captain Must Take: 1. Urgent Firewall & Edge Device Audit — Check all Cisco/edge devices for known backdoors. Update firmware yesterday. 2. IT/OT Segmentation Monitoring — Isolate critical systems and deploy real-time anomaly detection. No more flat networks. 3. Destructive Attack Drill — Run a simulated wiper/ransomware scenario this month. Assume your backups can also be hit. Real leadership is preparing for the attack that tries to leave you dead in the water. Captains, CSOs, Engineers — Sound off: • Have you audited your firewalls and VSATs in the last 30 days? • What’s the scariest “what if” scenario keeping you awake at night? • Would you support mandatory third-party cyber audits before every voyage? Tag 3 maritime professionals or captains who need to read this. Let’s make #38 the loudest shield yet. #38 done. #39 cooking. The voyage continues. Stay sharp. Stay shielded. 🛡️🔐 #Cybershield #MaritimeCyberSecurity #GulfOfGuinea #FIRESTARTER #CyberThreats #NigerianSeafarers

a nduna is daring the CSOs to offer solutions. Akuti pakufunika collaboration.

The JTCM convener announced that Naga and Meitei CSOs have resolved to collectively identify themselves as "Yelhoumee Phurup" in pursuing the charter of demands. Read more: thehillsjournal.com/joint-tr…

experiences directly with the public.” Participants also highlighted the importance of stronger collaboration between CSOs, media institutions, and policy makers in advocating for

on 12 June 2026 at Blantyre District Council. The engagement brought together representatives from various CSOs and media houses to reflect on the challenges and opportunities surrounding refugee inclusion, representation and welfare in Malawi. During the engagement,

CSOs and media practitioners in Blantyre have pledged to play a more active role in promoting refugee welfare and amplifying refugee voices in Malawi following a We Name Ourselves screening and dialogue session facilitated by ArtGlo ... #WeNameOurselves #RefugeeVoices #ArtGlo