AU - Africanews

1. Iran warns Washington it will retaliate if the US launches an attack

   US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene to protect demonstrators amid a deadly crackdown by Iranian security forces.

2. Kenyan women's fight for their land rights after death of husbands

   Thousands of widows, unaware of their constitutional rights, face losing everything.

3. Kampala decked in colours of Ugandan president's party ahead of polls

   The 81-year-old Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the country since 1986, is seeking re-election.

4. Construction gets underway in Ethiopia on 'Africa's biggest airport'

   At a cost of $12.5 billion, the Bishoftu International Airport will feature four runways and accommodate up to 110 million passengers annually.

5. Thousands gather to mark Benin's Vodun Days showcasing local culture

   The Voodoo festival has become a real tourist magnet, attracting visitors from the continent and beyond every year.