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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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