AU - Africanews

1. Ethiopia to hold general election on 1 June 2026

   In an address to parliament in October, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the upcoming election would be the "best organised" in Ethiopia's history.

2. Floodwaters devastate Gaza camps amid ongoing humanitarian crisis

   Rains drenched Gaza's tent camps and winds froze the Palestinians huddling inside them Thursday as storm Byron descended on the war-battered territory, showing how two months of ceasefire have failed to sufficiently address the spiraling crises.

3. Egypt's koshary is inscribed on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage

   The popular, low-cost dish, consisting mostly of rice, lentils, pasta and fried onions, is the 11th item inscribed on the list under Egypt's name.

4. First rain of autumn falls in Iran's capital after months of intense drought

   Meteorologists have described this autumn as Iran’s driest in over 50 years.

5. UNICEF urges action as child humanitarian crisis deepens

   UNICEF is sounding the alarm as humanitarian needs for children around the world reach unprecedented levels.