Herlee media 40 Nations reaffirm support for Morocco’s sovereignty: A turning point in sahara diplomacy At the United Nations this week, forty nations delivered a powerful message of unity by reaffirming their support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara provinces. The collective declaration marks ... Sep 10, 2025
Herlee media Ethiopia’s mega-dam sparks diplomatic tensions When you hear about the Nile, you probably picture the lifeline of ancient Egypt or the majestic river winding its way across Africa. But today, the Nile is at the centre of one of the most pressing d... Sep 10, 2025
Herlee media Somalia’s diplomatic tightrope amid Nile politics Diplomacy in the Horn of Africa is rarely straightforward, and Somalia today finds itself walking one of the region’s thinnest tightropes. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s recent engagement in Nile p... Sep 9, 2025
Herlee media South Africa requests delay in naval drills ahead of G20 Summit As South Africa prepares to host the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on November 22–23, 2025, the government has formally asked China to postpone planned joint naval exercises with Russia. The drills, sche... Sep 9, 2025
Herlee media Ethiopia’s “Medemer” philosophy: A bridge between Africa and the Caribbean When Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed first introduced Medemer, an Amharic term meaning “synergy” or “coming together”, it was framed as a bold domestic philosophy for Ethiopia. Today, Medemer is reaching fa... Sep 8, 2025
Herlee media Why Africa needs agri-diplomacy: Senegal’s President calls for food systems change On September 2, 2025, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye opened the African Food Systems Forum in Diamniadio with a strong message: Africa’s future depends on how we grow and share food. He war... Sep 2, 2025
Herlee media Nigeria and Colombia sign historic MoU, opening a new diplomatic chapter Abuja, September 2, 2025 - Nigeria and Colombia have entered a new phase of bilateral relations after formalizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The agreement,... Sep 2, 2025
Herlee media South–South cooperation: Africa’s new diplomatic horizon For decades, global diplomacy framed Africa as a junior partner: receiving aid, instructions, or investment largely from the West or China. But a quiet shift is underway. Trade among countries of the ... Sep 2, 2025
Herlee media Africa’s new era of leadership: AfDB’s Sidi Ould Tah and Ghana’s diplomatic reset September 1, 2025, marked a symbolic moment for Africa’s institutional diplomacy and leadership renewal. On the same day, two events unfolded that underscore how Africa is steadily investing in leader... Sep 2, 2025
Herlee media China’s expanding soft power in Africa: Egypt, Qatar, and the new diplomacy of development When Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stood before delegates at the SCO Plus Summit in Tianjin on 1 September 2025, his message was clear: Egypt fully supports China’s Global Development Initia... Sep 2, 2025
Herlee media Kenya’s balancing act: Ruto’s diplomatic outreach to Washington amid China ties Kenya is once again stepping into the spotlight of global diplomacy. President William Ruto is preparing for a crucial trip to Washington, where he’s expected to reassure the United States of Kenya’s ... Sep 1, 2025
Herlee media WHO’s push for stronger, self-reliant health in Africa In Lusaka last week, Africa took centre stage in global health diplomacy as the World Health Organization (WHO) pledged renewed support for the continent’s fragile health systems. Speaking at the 75th... Sep 1, 2025