Herlee media Aid Freeze & Unfreeze: Is the U.S.–South Africa relationship back on track? For months, the diplomatic air between South Africa and the United States felt heavy. Quiet disagreements over foreign policy, accusations of “taking sides,” and funding suspensions had left one of Af... Oct 20, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media Europe’s carbon tax gambit: Are African countries paying the price? The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is finally moving from policy to practice and Africa is watching closely. While the EU says this carbon border tax is designed to curb gl... Oct 20, 2025 Economic Diplomacy
Herlee media Uganda’s Museveni calls on Europe: “It’s time to reinvest in Africa” In a bold statement during the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) meeting held this week in Kampala, President Yoweri Museveni called on European countries to step up their economic engagement with Africa. Sp... Oct 18, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media From Tehran to Doha: Africa’s new peace diplomacy arenas Peace diplomacy in Africa is evolving and the latest chapter is being written far from the continent itself. This week, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group reached a breakth... Oct 18, 2025 Peace and Security
Herlee media Africa at the table: South Africa’s bold push for fair finance and global influence South Africa is no longer just participating in global forums, it’s leading the conversation . At the recent G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting, Pretoria made a powerful case for... Oct 17, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media Beyond borders: Somalia and Azerbaijan seal a new era of quiet diplomacy This week, Somalia and Azerbaijan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) allowing visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic passports. While it may seem like a small step, it carries big meaning ... Oct 17, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media Debt, sovereignty and diplomacy: Senegal’s high-stakes IMF talks Senegal has once again found itself at the centre of Africa’s growing conversation on debt, sovereignty, and diplomacy. This week, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that it will dispatch... Oct 17, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media Madagascar coup: Colonel Randrianirina takes charge as AU suspends nation In a dramatic twist in Madagascar’s political story, Colonel Michael Randrianirina has declared himself interim president, just days after a military takeover ousted civilian leader Andry Rajoelina. T... Oct 17, 2025 Peace and Security
Herlee media Kenya mourns Raila Odinga: A National tragedy Kenya is in mourning following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at age 80. Odinga died of cardiac arrest on October 15 in Kochi, India, while undergoing Ayurvedic treatment. He was a to... Oct 16, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media Germany urged to make a “Decisive Africa shift” from aid to partnership For years, Africa has been seen through a narrow lens of aid, risk, and crisis management in Western capitals. But that narrative is changing fast and Germany is being urged to catch up. According to ... Oct 15, 2025 Economic Diplomacy
Herlee media Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s Bold Move Shakes Cameroon’s Political Landscape In a surprising twist in Cameroon’s political story, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, once the loyal spokesman for President Paul Biya’s government, has now emerged as Biya’s main challenger. Tchiroma, long seen... Oct 15, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media Ivory Coast election race heats up: Ouattara’s fourth term sparks debate As Ivory Coast heads to the polls on October 25, the country is once again in the global spotlight. President Alassane Ouattara has confirmed his bid for a fourth term, a move that has set off fierce ... Oct 15, 2025 Institutional Influence