When you think of Africa news, daily reporting on political shifts, economic moves, cultural moments, and global interactions across the African continent. Also known as African current affairs, it's what keeps you informed about the real changes shaping lives from Cape Town to Cairo. October 2025 was no exception. From a military unit seizing the capital of Madagascar to Kenya rolling out a digital system for high school placements, the stories here aren’t just headlines—they’re turning points.
One of the biggest stories this month was the CAPSAT mutiny, an elite military unit in Madagascar that took control of Antananarivo amid protests over power and water shortages. This event forced global attention on President Rajoelina’s government and sparked warnings from the African Union. Around the same time, Nigeria’s 2023 election fallout continued to ripple, with low turnout and violence raising questions about the future of democracy in West Africa. Meanwhile, in Kenya, the Grade 10 selection system, a new online platform launched by the Ministry of Education to guide students into senior school tracks. Also known as CBC pathway system, it’s meant to cut through bureaucracy and give every kid a fair shot.
Sports didn’t take a backseat either. DR Congo edged past Togo in a World Cup qualifier thanks to Cédric Bakambu’s early goal. Argentina’s U-20 team crushed Nigeria 4-0 in Chile, showing the next generation of African football talent is being pushed hard. And let’s not forget PSV Eindhoven’s wild 6-2 win over Napoli—a moment that made Dutch fans cheer, even if it wasn’t African. But the continent’s presence was clear: from Madagascar’s unrest to South Africa’s search for a missing child, the human stories behind the scores mattered just as much.
And then there was tech. OpenAI’s Sora video tool, launched in late 2024, caused a firestorm in October 2025 after users generated violent and racist content. Safety filters failed. Regulators took notice. This wasn’t just a tech glitch—it was a wake-up call about how AI tools can spread harm if left unchecked. The same month, South Africa’s POPIA law kept coming up in discussions about data privacy, reminding everyone that even news sites like JLT Creative have rules about how they handle your info.
October 2025 gave us chaos, hope, and moments of quiet triumph. Ananya Sahoo, a teen with Down syndrome from India, finished the Chicago 5K and won a half-million-rupee award. Ipswich Town broke a 16-year derby curse. Roma snatched a last-minute win to climb into the Champions League race. These aren’t just sports results—they’re proof that people keep pushing forward, no matter the odds. Below, you’ll find every story from this month, straight from the source. No fluff. Just what happened, where it mattered, and why it stuck.
PSV Eindhoven turned a 1‑0 deficit into a 6‑2 win over Napoli at Philips Stadion, delivering the first six‑goal Dutch display in the Champions League since 1979.
Tinubu wins Nigeria's 2023 presidential election amid a record-low 27% turnout, security turmoil and concerns over democratic backsliding.
A 4‑year‑old disappears near Yunta, South Australia, sparking the state's largest outback search with police, army and trackers; the hunt continues amid extreme heat.
France draws with Iceland while Germany and Belgium win, tightening the race for 2026 World Cup spots. Injuries, group standings, and upcoming fixtures shape the battle.
Madagascar's elite CAPSAT unit seized Antananarivo on Oct 12, 2025, after weeks of Gen Z protests over power and water crises, thrusting President Andry Rajoelina into a mutiny that draws global warning.
Seventeen‑year‑old Ananya Sahoo of Bhubaneswar became the first Indian with Down syndrome to complete the Chicago Marathon 5K, earning a ₹500,000 state award and inspiring inclusive sport in Odisha.
Max Sanders' late strike gave Crewe Alexandra a 2‑1 win over Harrogate Town, propelling the Railwaymen back into League Two play‑off contention and tightening the race for promotion.
Cédric Bakambu's early goal gave DR Congo a 1‑0 win over Togo in Lomé, boosting Congo's World Cup qualifying hopes while leaving Togo in a precarious position.
Argentina's U‑20 side beat Nigeria 4‑0 in Santiago, advancing to the World Cup quarter‑finals against Mexico.
Mirassol Futebol Clube thrashed Bahia 5-1 at Estádio José Maria de Campos Maia, boosting their Serie A hopes and shaking up the league table.
Kenya’s Ministry of Education launches an online system for Grade 10 students to pick senior school pathways, streamlining placements nationwide.
OpenAI's Sora video tool launched Dec 9, 2024, but safety filters failed, letting users create violent and racist clips, sparking regulator probes and civil‑rights outcry.