November 2025 African News: Politics, Football, and University Governance

When you think of Africa news, current events shaping the continent through politics, sports, education, and social change. Also known as African current affairs, it covers everything from election results to stadium protests and campus uprisings. November 2025 was no exception. This wasn’t just another month of headlines—it was a month where power, fairness, and identity clashed in plain sight. From a president winning nearly all votes in Tanzania to a university chair resigning over political interference, the stories here aren’t just about what happened—they’re about who controls the narrative.

On the pitch, African football, the continent’s most passionate and growing sport, with national teams and clubs driving fan loyalty and economic impact. Also known as Soccer in Africa, it took center stage. Morocco’s Atlas Lions trained in secret ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 campaign, while European clubs with African players—like Chelsea and Borussia Mönchengladbach—faced injury crises and referee controversies that echoed back home. Meanwhile, South African teams battled for promotion, proving that African talent isn’t just playing abroad—it’s changing the game everywhere.

And then there’s university governance, how African higher education institutions are run, who makes the decisions, and whether politics gets in the way of learning. Also known as academic leadership, it cracked open in Kenya when Ben Chumo walked away from his post at Kenyatta University. Why? Because the Ministry of Education stepped in to pick the next Vice-Chancellor. That’s not just a power move—it’s a threat to 42,000 students who need schools to be independent, not political tools. This isn’t an isolated case. It’s part of a pattern across the continent where education is treated like a prize to be won, not a right to be protected.

What ties these stories together? Control. Who gets to decide what’s fair? Who gets to speak? Whether it’s a president claiming 97% of the vote, a football referee overturning a goal, or a government choosing a university leader—these aren’t random events. They’re tests of democracy, accountability, and trust. And in November 2025, Africa didn’t just report the news—it lived it.

Below, you’ll find the full reports from this intense month: the wins, the losses, the resignations, and the quiet moments that changed everything. No fluff. No spin. Just what happened—and why it matters.