Ebola Response: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited DR Congo’s Bunia as confirmed Ebola cases nearly doubled to 225, with 1,028 suspected cases and a funding gap reported at only a third of needs—urging community-led ownership alongside medical NGOs. Democracy & Civil Society: Malta’s NGO Repubblika said the election campaign reduced politics to “an auction of promises,” while Armenia’s CEC rejected a petition to strip the NGO Union of Informed Citizens of its observer mandate. Rights Under Pressure: A report on Afghanistan’s Taliban rule highlights a May 17 family law that entrenches gender apartheid, including child marriage and restrictions on women’s public life. Community Health & Access: Ghana’s Bliss Eye Care screened 1,123 children in Wa—only 98 had normal eyesight—showing how NGO-led prevention can drive early treatment. Local Nonprofit Impact: Kamloops council approved a 30-unit BC Housing project operated by the Elizabeth Fry Society to support women and children fleeing domestic violence. Funding & Grants: North Bay and Area Community Foundation awarded $158,000 to 23 local charities through its annual grants program. Accountability & Governance: Bulgaria’s National Network for Children urged restoring a parliamentary children-and-family committee, warning the change signals reduced oversight. Volunteer & Service: MTN Ghana launched its 21 Days of Y’ello Care campaign to equip health facilities and support community healthcare interventions.