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1. Africa: AU 'Unequivocally' Condemns Military Coup d'Etat in Guinea Bissau

   [African Union] Addis Ababa -- The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Yousouf, unequivocally condemns the military coup d'etat which occurred in Guinea Bissau, leading to the arrest of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and senior military officers on 26 November 2025, while the nation was on the verge of the announcement of the electoral results.

2. Guinea Bissau: Soldiers Cite Plot to Rig Election as Reason for Detaining Embaló

   [Daba Finance] Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have detained President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and halted the announcement of last weekend's election results, saying the vote should be annulled. A group of officers identifying themselves as the High Military Command for the Restoration of National Security and Public Order said on state television that they had taken control of the country, suspended state institutions and closed national borders. A night-time curfew was also imposed.

3. Africa: New Fossil Proves Lucy's Species Coexisted With Another Relative Species

   [ENA] Addis Ababa -- A new fossil discovered at Woranso-Mille, Ethiopia, has revealed that Lucy's species co-existed with another relative species, Arizona State University researcher Yohannes Haile-Selassie reveled today.

4. Malawi: Court Issues Warrant to Search Chakwera's Home Over Alleged Illegal Possession of State Security Dogs

   [Nyasa Times] The Senior Resident Magistrate's Court in Lilongwe has issued a search warrant authorising Malawi Police to search the residence of former President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera over allegations that he is unlawfully keeping four State-owned security dogs.

5. Kenya: Pockets of Violence Reported As By-Elections Underway in 22 Voting Areas

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Voting in Thursday's by-elections across multiple constituencies was punctuated by pockets of violence, disruptions, and heightened tension, underscoring the fragile political landscape surrounding the polls.