Military Coup Prompts African Union to Suspend Guinea-Bissau Amidst Constitutional Crisis – 11/29/2025, 4:24:26 PM

African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau after military coup — The African Union has suspended Guinea-Bissau following a military coup, emphasizing its zero tolerance for unconstitutional changes of government. Soldiers who seized power have appointed Ilídio Vieira Té, a close ally of the deposed president, as the new prime minister.[1]

Thai Prime Minister acknowledges flood response failures as death toll rises — Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has outlined recovery and compensation plans for southern Thailand, where severe flooding has killed at least 162 people. The death toll has continued to climb as rescue and recovery efforts proceed.[1]

Sri Lanka’s flood and mudslide death toll rises to 123 — Sri Lankan authorities report that the death toll from heavy floods and mudslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah has risen to 123, with 130 people still missing.[1]

Indonesia’s Sumatra island hit by earthquake, floods, and landslides — Rescue workers in Indonesia are struggling to reach victims in devastated areas on Sumatra island that were hit by an earthquake and floods. Authorities report at least 248 confirmed deaths, with fears the toll will rise further.[1]

Russia attacks Kyiv as diplomatic efforts gain momentum — Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv killed at least two people and wounded 15 on Saturday, as renewed U.S.-led peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine gathered momentum. Russia is considering Ukraine’s peace plan, with discussions scheduled between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. special envoy Steve Whit next week.[1][2]

Australia’s Prime Minister Albanese marries in office — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has married his partner Jodie Haydon in a secretive ceremony, becoming the country’s first prime minister to marry while in office.[1]

Mexico’s families honor disappeared loved ones at Christmas — Families of Mexico’s disappeared gathered at a cathedral near Mexico City to craft Christmas ornaments bearing the faces of their missing loved ones.[1]

Hong Kong fire investigation probes corruption and negligence — Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, which killed at least 128 people, is raising questions about corruption and negligence in the renovations of the apartment complex where the fire occurred.[1]

Congo and Rwanda presidents to meet in the US — Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi plans to visit the U.S. next week to sign a peace agreement with Rwandan President Paul Kagame.[1]

Peru declares state of emergency over migration crisis — President José Jerí of Peru has announced a state of emergency along the country’s southern border amid backlash triggered by migrants leaving Chile.[1]

Nigerian parents plead for rescue of abducted children — Hundreds of parents in Nigeria are pleading for the rescue of their children who were abducted from a Catholic school.[1]