The United Nations (UN) has issued a statement demanding investigation into the killing of innocent protesters by security forces, during and after the general elections in Tanzania. That was reported by some media on November 1, 2025. The statement followed utterance by the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on October 31, 2025, by which he expressed deep concern over the protests and reports of massacre of protestors by security forces. At least 700 protesters are said t

Polling stations in Tanzania opened in the morning of October 29, 2025, for registered voters to cast their ballots in the country's sham general elections, amidst heavy security and protests. That was reported by some African media.

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa has made a direct hit on Jamaica, reported some media worldwide. The extremely powerful hurricane is said to have hit the southwest coast of the island country just after noon on October 28, 2025 (local time), with winds at estimated speed of over 300 kilometres per hour. It then charged straight across the country towards the opposite side of the exotic tropical island.

Cameroon's President Paul Bia has won the country's presidential election the was held on October 12, 2025, reported some African media on October 27, 2025. He reportedly won with 54% of the vote, while his main rival Issa Tchiroma took home 35%.

Grace Wales Bonner (35) has been named new Creative Director Of Menswear at Hermès. The appointment was announced by Hermès on October 21, 2025. She becomes the first woman of African descent to lead a global luxury fashion brand.

Kenya's most prominent opposition leader and ex-Prime Minister Raila Odinga is dead, reported some Kenyan media. He is said to have died in hospital in India on October 15, 2025 (local time). He was 80.

Military has taken power in Madagascar, reported some media on October 14, 2025. The military coup came about 24 hours after the country's President Andry Rajoelina fled onboard a French military plane to an unknown place, reportedly saying that he feared for his life.

Elite troops have joined ongoing youth-led anti-government protests in Madagascar, reported some media on October 12, 2025. According to the reports, the troops belonging to the elite unit called CAPSAT of Madagascar's military, are now urging troops from other units of the military to do the same and support the protests.

A prominent government critic in Tanzania, Humphrey Polepole (55), has vanished without trace after violently been abducted from his home in Dar es Salaam on the night of October 6, 2025. That was reported by some African media on October 7, 2025.

Meghan Markle The Duchess of Sussex stunned Paris Fashion Week 2025 for spring/summer 2026, in a glamorous outfit, during debuting the prestigious global fashion event on October 4, 2025.