September was a busy month, and the archive shows why. From football drama in Istanbul to a controversial memo at Nigeria’s biggest refinery, we broke the news that mattered most to readers across the continent. Below is a quick walk‑through of the biggest headlines, grouped by theme, so you can catch up in a few minutes.
Football fans got their fix early when Liverpool travelled to Istanbul to face Galatasaray on the 30th. The English side needed a win after a stumble at Crystal Palace, while Galatasaray hoped a home crowd would finally earn them their first Champions League point. A few days later, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami took on Toronto FC at BMO Field, and we showed readers exactly how to stream the game on Apple TV.
In the Premier League, Aston Villa tried to snap a losing streak against Fulham at Villa Park, and we broke down the line‑ups, betting odds, and why Villa’s recent form still mattered. South America wasn’t quiet either – Flamengo slammed a referee after a mistaken red card in the Copa Libertadores, sparking fresh debate over officiating standards.
And for wrestling fans, AEW Dynamite delivered a night of upsets: Brodido beat the Young Bucks, MJF crushed Mark Briscoe, and Alex Windsor booked a shot at the TBS title. Those moments set the stage for the upcoming Forbidden Door event.
The Securities and Exchange Commission in Nigeria warned that CAC and EFCC certificates don’t legitimize investment scams, citing the CBEX fraud that duped 600,000 people. It was a stark reminder that a fancy certificate isn’t a safety net.
In Nigeria’s oil sector, a leaked memo allegedly ordering the dismissal of 800 workers at the Dangote Refinery sparked a union backlash and even forced fuel‑sale suspensions. While the refinery claims only a handful were let go for safety reasons, the dispute threatens the country’s fuel supply.
Kenya’s Teachers Service Commission opened applications for 24,000 new teaching posts across all counties, part of a broader push to fill 45,000 positions and support the rollout of the Competency‑Based Curriculum.
A Harvard‑led review linked prenatal acetaminophen use to higher risks of autism and ADHD. The analysis covered more than 100,000 participants, urging pregnant women to stick to doctor‑guided dosing instead of avoiding the drug outright.
Tech lovers got a glimpse of the future when Xiaomi launched its 17 series in Beijing. With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chips, Leica‑engineered cameras, and prices undercutting Apple’s iPhone 17, the phones are set to shake up the premium market.
South Africa’s SASSA released its July 2025 grant calendar, confirming payment dates for old‑age, disability and children’s grants after a June glitch that suspended 210,000 beneficiaries.
Legendary juju musician King Sunny Ade put rumors of his disappearance to rest on Instagram, confirming he’s alive, healthy, and gearing up for another show in Akure.
Meanwhile, Copa Sudamericana saw Lanús clinch a semifinal spot after a tense 2‑1 aggregate win over Fluminense in Rio, marking a historic moment for Argentine club football.
All these stories and more are archived under September 2025. Use the list below to jump straight to the article that interests you, or scroll through for a broader picture of what shaped the continent this month.
