Ukraine Support: NATO’s parliamentary assembly urged faster, bigger political, economic, financial and military backing for Ukraine ahead of a July summit, pushing Allies to ramp up production and plan support on a long-term footing. South Africa Governance: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is set to hand over a revised Financial Recovery Plan to Ditsobotla, while government also briefed media on rolling out the R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund. South Africa Oversight: President Ramaphosa received the second interim Madlanga Commission report on criminality, political interference and corruption, with expectations it will refer matters for prosecution. Rivers State Politics: Nigeria’s FCT minister Nyesom Wike warned other governors against meddling in Rivers politics, saying interference will bring trouble. UK Election Integrity: New UK polling found about one in three voters saw political deepfakes ahead of local elections, raising alarm for the upcoming Makerfield by-election. Colombia Violence: The IACHR warned of political violence ahead of Colombia’s presidential vote and urged protections for candidates. Nigeria Party Moves: The NDC ratified Peter Obi as its 2027 candidate and named Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as running mate. India Political Violence: West Bengal’s Abhishek Banerjee was hospitalised after an alleged attack during a visit to Sonarpur, triggering fresh TMC-BJP blame. US Politics: Senate Republicans face internal strain over Trump’s proposed “anti-weaponization” fund, with lawmakers split between loyalty and backlash fears.