When you think about African news, daily reporting on political, social, and sporting events across the African continent. Also known as African current affairs, it captures the pulse of a continent where sports, diplomacy, and human rights often collide. November 2025 delivered some of the most intense moments in recent memory—on the pitch, at airports, and in international courts.
Football dominated headlines, with Premier League, the top professional football league in England, widely followed across Africa. Also known as English top flight, it remains a cultural touchstone for millions fans. Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Tottenham, powered by Eberechi Eze’s hat-trick, wasn’t just a derby—it was a statement. Meanwhile, West Ham’s first home win under Nuno Espirito Santo turned the relegation battle upside down. On the international stage, Germany’s Julian Nagelsmann apologized to Northern Ireland over his comments on their playing style, showing how deeply football connects to national pride. And then there’s the World Cup playoff: Gabon’s Thierry Mouyouma preparing a tactical war plan to stop Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, who’s scored 29 goals this season. This isn’t just sport—it’s survival for African teams dreaming of global stages.
But football wasn’t the only story. In Johannesburg, Palestinian migration, the movement of Palestinians seeking refuge outside conflict zones, often through unofficial channels. Also known as forced displacement, it’s a humanitarian crisis with global ripples hit South African soil. 153 Palestinians arrived at O.R. Tambo Airport without papers, claiming they were tricked by unregistered agencies and flown out of Gaza. South Africa is now investigating whether Israel played a role. This isn’t just about borders—it’s about accountability, deception, and the quiet suffering of people caught between nations.
These stories aren’t random. They’re connected. Football gives African nations a voice on the world stage. Migration exposes the fractures in global systems. And both are watched, debated, and felt across the continent. Whether you’re cheering for Arsenal, worrying about Osimhen’s fate, or wondering what happens to those 153 people in Johannesburg, November 2025 gave you real stories—not headlines. Below, you’ll find the full reports from this pivotal month. No fluff. Just what happened, who it affected, and why it matters.
Arsenal defeated Tottenham 4-1 in the 2025-26 Premier League North London Derby, with Eberechi Eze scoring a hat-trick to extend their lead to six points. The win solidifies Arsenal's title push amid Tottenham's ongoing struggles at Emirates Stadium.
On November 13, 2025, 153 Palestinians arrived in Johannesburg without documentation, sparking accusations that Israel facilitated their forced displacement from Gaza. South Africa investigates, while survivors say they were deceived by unregistered agencies.
Julian Nagelsmann apologized to Northern Ireland for calling their style 'not easy on the eyes,' clarifying his comments were meant as respect ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifier in Belfast on November 17, 2025.
Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma vows to neutralize Nigeria's Victor Osimhen in a high-stakes 2026 World Cup playoff, promising a tactical masterclass to stop the striker who's scored 29 goals this season. The match in Libreville could end Nigeria's World Cup dreams.
PSG loses Désiré Doué to a thigh injury ahead of their crucial Champions League clash with Bayern Munich, forcing Luis Enrique to turn to Bradley Barcola and Senny Mayulu as key replacements amid multiple injuries.
West Ham beat Newcastle 3-1 at London Stadium on November 2, 2025, securing their first home win since February and first under Nuno Espirito Santo. Lucas Paquetá starred as Newcastle's top-four hopes collapsed.