Herlee media Israel reopens embassy in Zambia: A new chapter in African-Israeli relations On August 21, 2025, Israel officially reopened its embassy in Lusaka, Zambia, restoring full diplomatic ties after more than five decades. This historic move not only rekindles a bilateral relationshi... Aug 22, 2025 Peace and Security
Herlee media Uganda reconsiders U.S. deportation deal Uganda has made a dramatic policy shift, confirming that it will temporarily host certain migrants denied entry to the United States just a day after publicly dismissing the existence of such a deal. ... Aug 22, 2025 Peace and Security
Herlee media Africa tackles $30B water crisis: AU-AIP summit pushes for diplomacy and investment Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – August 21, 2025 – African leaders, global investors, and development partners gathered at the African Union–Africa Investment Programme (AU-AIP) Water Investment Summit, placin... Aug 22, 2025 Economic Diplomacy
Herlee media DRC and M23 rebels: A fragile peace in the heart of Africa The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) east has long been the stage for one of Africa’s most protracted conflicts. The return of the M23 rebel group in 2021 reignited fighting, displacing more than ... Aug 22, 2025 Peace and Security
Herlee media Kenya seeks Yuan conversion for $5B railway loan: Strategic move or risk? NAIROBI, KENYA - Kenya is negotiating with China to convert a $5 billion Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) loan from U.S. dollars to Chinese yuan, a move aimed at easing debt repayment pressures but one th... Aug 22, 2025 Economic Diplomacy
Herlee media Africa at the G20: Emerging economies claim a seat at the table As the world prepares for the G20 Summit in Johannesburg this November, Africa stands at a defining diplomatic moment. For the first time, the continent is not only hosting the summit but also enterin... Aug 22, 2025 Economic Diplomacy
Herlee media TICAD 9: Japan and Africa co-creating development solutions Yokohama, Japan – The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) has opened new ground in Japan–Africa relations. Leaders, business executives, and young innovators from ac... Aug 21, 2025 Economic Diplomacy
Herlee media South Africa and ICRC: Leading Africa in upholding Humanitarian Law Pretoria, August 21, 2025 - On World Humanitarian Day, South Africa’s Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Alvin Botes, together with Jules Amoti, Head of the ICRC Pretoria Regi... Aug 21, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media Burkina Faso's diplomatic shift: Embracing pan-africanism and new alliances OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Since seizing power in a 2022 coup, Captain Ibrahim Traoré has radically reshaped Burkina Faso’s foreign policy, breaking from traditional Western partners and pivoting tow... Aug 21, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media No Agreement, No Compromise: Uganda stands firm on migration policy KAMPALA — Uganda has rejected reports of a U.S. deportation agreement, reaffirming its right to independently manage immigration policy while prioritizing the protection and dignity of vulnerable migr... Aug 21, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media Israel–South Sudan talks on Gaza resettlement spark international debate NAIROBI, August 20, 2025 - Reports have emerged suggesting that Israel explored the possibility of resettling Palestinians displaced by the ongoing Gaza conflict in South Sudan. While both governments... Aug 20, 2025 Peace and Security
Herlee media Peace hopes fade as Congo - M23 talks collapse in Doha Doha, Qatar - August 2025 - Negotiations between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group collapsed this week, after both sides failed to meet the August 18 deadline for a ceasef... Aug 20, 2025 Peace and Security