Eritrea–UNESCO Cooperation: A UNESCO delegation met Eritrean senior officials in Asmara to discuss education, documentation of Eritrea’s historical and intangible heritage, and experience-sharing on digital science and AI in education and information, with consensus to strengthen existing cooperation. Ethiopia Election Under Strain: Ethiopia is set to vote on June 1, but insecurity and political tensions are already shaping the process, including NEBE moves to suspend voting in parts of Amhara and Tigray. Conflict and Conscription Worries: Reports ahead of the vote describe forced conscription of youth in Tigray and continued volatility tied to the federal government–TPLF dispute, raising fears that the election could be disrupted by renewed unrest. Regional Power Tensions: Coverage links Ethiopia’s vote to wider Horn of Africa rivalries, including strained relations involving Eritrea and Sudan, and concerns that regional conflict could escalate. Eid al-Adha in Eritrea: Eritrea marked Eid al-Adha nationwide, with senior officials and diplomats attending celebrations at Bahti Meskerem Square; the Mufti stressed peace, compassion, and wished stability for victims of war. Youth Diplomacy: Eritrean ambassador participation was noted in Russia’s “African Youth Day 2026” forum in Moscow, focused on Russia–Africa youth cooperation and sustainable development.