Herlee media A new dawn? U.S. bill seeks to reorient policy toward Africa and Zimbabwe On September 17, 2025, news broke that the U.S. House of Representatives is considering a new bill that could mark a major shift in Washington’s relationship with Africa. The proposed legislation call... Sep 19, 2025
Herlee media U.S. and Côte d’Ivoire: From roads to renewables, a new chapter in West Africa’s growth On 17 September 2025, the United States’ Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) officially marked the successful completion of its $536 million compact with Côte d’Ivoire. The programme, launched in 2... Sep 19, 2025
Herlee media Ethiopia - Egypt tensions deepen over the Nile Dam The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has officially entered large-scale operation, a moment Ethiopia has hailed as a milestone of sovereignty and development. For many Ethiopians, the dam repres... Sep 19, 2025
Herlee media France at a crossroads: Re-defining its role in the Sahel For decades, France has been a dominant player in the Sahel region, projecting both military and political influence across West Africa. From counterterrorism missions to development aid, Paris positi... Sep 19, 2025
Herlee media Russia’s expanding military footprint in Africa: A new era of diplomacy? In recent years, Africa has become a stage for shifting global power plays, but 2025 marks a clear intensification of one player’s strategy: Russia. With military delegations visiting Mali, Niger, and... Sep 19, 2025
Herlee media Designing the World’s Climate Economy: Africa’s push for home-grown climate finance On 17 September 2025, African leaders made a bold statement to the world: the continent is not just a recipient of climate finance it is determined to design and drive the global green economy. At the... Sep 19, 2025
Herlee media AGOA renewal: Africa’s trade diplomacy enters a defining moment As the clock ticks toward the September 2025 expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the mood in African capitals is one of urgency and resolve. Across the continent, governments are ... Sep 19, 2025
Herlee media South Africa calls for action on Gaza, cites ICJ Genocide Report On 17 September 2025, the South African government once again placed itself at the centre of global diplomacy by calling for urgent international action on Gaza. This followed the release of a UN Huma... Sep 18, 2025
Herlee media Ukraine’s diplomatic gamble in Africa: Can it outpace Russia? As the war in Ukraine grinds into its fourth year, Kyiv is looking far beyond Europe for allies and Africa has become an increasingly important stage for this diplomatic chess game. New embassies are ... Sep 18, 2025
Herlee media Mozambique’s mega hydro project: Energy diplomacy in action Mozambique is stepping into the spotlight of African diplomacy with a bold infrastructure bet, the Mphanda Nkuwa hydroelectric plant , a $6 billion project backed by the World Bank and international p... Sep 17, 2025
Herlee media The broken promise of seamless intra-African travel When the African Union (AU) launched the idea of a continental passport and initiatives like the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), it promised a future of seamless mobility across Africa. C... Sep 16, 2025
Herlee media The politics of mineral diplomacy: DRC, the US, and the China factor In the heart of Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is once again stepping onto the global stage, this time with a renewed pitch to the United States. On 15 September, President Félix Tshis... Sep 15, 2025