November 2025 Sports and News Highlights: Football, Education Reform, and African Politics

November 2025 was a month where football, a global sport driving national pride and economic activity across continents. Also known as soccer, it dominated headlines from Madrid to Rio. From Real Madrid’s push to break a winless streak to Arsenal’s fight to pull away from Tottenham, the pitch became a battlefield for more than just points—it was about legacy, pressure, and identity. But football wasn’t the only story. Behind the scenes, governments were rewriting the rules of trust, students were fighting for survival, and activists were being silenced.

Blockchain certificates, a digital system to verify academic credentials and stop fraud. Also known as digital diplomas, it’s changing how countries rebuild credibility after years of corruption became a real policy in Libya. With Minister Imran Al-Qayeb leading the charge, universities stopped handing out paper degrees and started issuing tamper-proof digital ones. This wasn’t just tech—it was a lifeline for students trying to prove their worth abroad. Meanwhile, in South Africa, the NSFAS scandal, a broken student funding system leaving thousands without housing or meals. Also known as National Student Financial Aid Scheme, it’s a symbol of institutional failure exploded again. Over 500 students in Kimberley faced eviction because payments never came, and a R10.6 billion gap stayed unaddressed. The Democratic Alliance didn’t stay quiet—they demanded action. And in Nigeria, political repression, the use of state power to silence dissent. Also known as intimidation of activists, it’s growing louder took center stage. Senator Ned Nwoko was accused of trying to arrest a supporter of actress Regina Daniels, sparking fears that the government was turning its back on free speech.

November 2025 didn’t just give us scores and stats—it gave us stories that matter. You’ll find match predictions that feel like real life, not guesswork. You’ll see how a single policy in Libya could impact millions of students. You’ll read about students sleeping on floors because their funding vanished, and about activists risking everything to speak up. These aren’t random headlines. They’re connected. Football reflects national mood. Education reform rebuilds trust. Political moves reveal power structures. This archive isn’t just a list of articles. It’s a snapshot of a continent waking up, pushing back, and demanding better. What happened this month? It’s all here—no fluff, no filler, just what you need to know.