There has been a military coup in Guinea-Bissau, reported some media. The military there is said to have announced on November 26, 2025, that they have taken control of the whole country.

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has reiterated previous call by its parent organization, United Nations (UN), for a probe into the horrific massacre of young election protesters during and after the recent sham general elections in Tanzania. The elections were held on October 29, 2025. The reiteration was made in a OHCHR's press release on November 11, 2025.

Meghan Markle The Duchess Of Sussex has made a comeback to acting after 8-year hiatus, reported some US media on November 6, 2025.

Uganda-born Zohran Kwame Mamdani has been elected next mayor of New York City (NYC), reported some US media on November 5, 2025. He took the position after winning a mayoral election on November 4, 2025 (local time).

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.