2025/11 News Archive: Leadership Crises, Police Reform, and Border Security

When you look at the news from November 2025, a month marked by sudden power shifts and hard-won accountability in Africa and beyond. Also known as late 2025, this period delivered raw, real moments that shook institutions and gave voice to those demanding change. It wasn’t just politics—it was people pushing back, speaking up, and refusing to let corruption go unanswered.

One of the biggest stories came from Kenya, where the Orange Democratic Movement, a major political party that has shaped East African opposition politics for over a decade. Also known as ODM, it plunged into chaos after Raila Odinga’s death. Oburu Oginga stepped in, but youth members weren’t buying it. They demanded real democracy before December 13, 2025—or they’d walk out. This wasn’t just a leadership fight. It was a test of whether a party built on grassroots energy could still listen to its base.

Meanwhile, in South Africa, a quiet revolution happened in Ekurhuleni. Lieutenant Colonel Kelebogile Thepa, a police officer who risked everything to expose corruption within the City of Ekurhuleni’s law enforcement. Also known as Lt. Col. Thepa, he was fired after testifying about threats. Then, after public pressure, he was brought back. His reinstatement wasn’t just a personnel change. It was proof that transparency could win—even in systems built to hide the truth.

Halfway across the continent, Nigeria’s Nigeria Police Force, the national law enforcement body working alongside military and intelligence units to fight armed groups. Also known as NPF, it teamed up with the DSS and the military to capture two top Ansaru commanders. Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun didn’t celebrate alone—he called for unified border security. Why? Because isolated efforts fail. Only when agencies stop guarding their turf and start sharing intel do they catch the real threats.

And then there was Dick Cheney. The American architect of the Iraq War and the War on Terror passed away at 84. His name still divides people. But whether you loved him or hated him, his decisions still echo in how nations handle security, surveillance, and war. His death didn’t just close a chapter—it reminded us that the past isn’t buried. It’s alive in today’s headlines.

What ties these stories together? Power. Who holds it. Who challenges it. And what happens when someone dares to speak up. This archive isn’t just a list of articles. It’s a snapshot of people refusing to stay silent—whether in Nairobi, Johannesburg, Abuja, or Washington. You’ll find stories of broken systems, stubborn leaders, and ordinary people who made a difference. No fluff. No spin. Just what happened when the world didn’t look away.