Herlee media Tiny states, big influence: São Tomé & Príncipe and the IMF’s quiet diplomacy When people think about global diplomacy and finance, tiny island nations rarely make the headlines. Yet last week, São Tomé & Príncipe, a small island state in the Gulf of Guinea with fewer than a qu... Sep 30, 2025
Herlee media China and Nigeria join hands to build Africa’s first insulin factory Africa is about to take a historic step in healthcare and diplomacy. China and Nigeria are working together to build the continent’s first insulin production facility, a move that could transform mill... Sep 30, 2025
Herlee media From the horn to the heart: U.S. reconnects with Eritrea For years, Eritrea has been one of Africa’s most closed-off nations often described as isolated, sanctioned, and politically distant. But this week, something shifted. On the sidelines of the United N... Sep 25, 2025
Herlee media Russia’s deep diplomatic roots in the heart of Africa The Central African Republic (CAR) is once again at the centre of international diplomacy. This week, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra openly defended the presence of around 1,500 Russian mercenari... Sep 25, 2025
Herlee media Taiwan’s chip export ban on South Africa Taiwan has just made a bold diplomatic move that could shake Africa’s tech landscape. On 23rd September 2025, Taiwan announced restrictions on exporting semiconductor chips to South Africa, citing nat... Sep 24, 2025
Herlee media Africa at UNGA 80: Trade, carbon rules, and the urgency of a new economic deal When African leaders, business players, and global partners gathered in New York last week for Unstoppable Africa 2025, the conversation was not just about ambition, it was about survival in a shiftin... Sep 23, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media Ghana steps up: Protecting humanitarian workers on the global stage When disaster strikes or conflict breaks out, aid workers are often the first to arrive and sadly, sometimes the first to face danger. From delivering food in war-torn communities to providing medical... Sep 23, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media Why the AU-EU-UN trilateral meeting matters for Africa’s peace and security On 21 September, the African Union (AU), European Union (EU), and United Nations (UN) came together in New York for their sixth trilateral meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. At first... Sep 23, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media Unstoppable Africa 2025: Powering a bold future Africa is stepping into the spotlight with big, unstoppable energy. On 21 September 2025, leaders, investors, and changemakers gathered in New York for the Global Africa Business Initiative’s “Unstopp... Sep 23, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media Africa steps up: Extraordinary Africa CDC session at UNGA pushes health sovereignty At the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Africa’s health leaders took a bold step forward. The Africa CDC Committee of Heads of State and Government (CHSG) held an extraord... Sep 23, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media UK, Canada, Australia & Portugal recognize Palestine: What it means for Africa In a historic diplomatic shift, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal have formally recognized the State of Palestine . This wave of recognition adds momentum to the long-stalled push fo... Sep 22, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media South Africa and the U.S.: Can tariff talks reset trade relations? South Africa and the United States are once again sitting at the same table to iron out their trade differences. Last week, South Africa’s Trade Minister, Parks Tau, met with the U.S. Trade Representa... Sep 22, 2025 Institutional Influence