Herlee media When diplomacy becomes recruitment: The Russian envoy arrest in Nairobi Nairobi has suddenly found itself in the middle of global geopolitics after Kenyan authorities arrested a Russian diplomat accused of turning diplomacy into a recruitment front for war. According to ... Sep 30, 2025
Herlee media Africa’s diplomacy on Gaza under the UN Spotlight As world leaders gather in New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the Gaza war remains one of the most divisive issues on the global stage. For African states, th... Sep 25, 2025
Herlee media Peace by deadline: Can the DRC–Rwanda pact hold beyond October? In a development closely watched across Africa and beyond, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are set to begin rolling out security measures under a U.S.-brokered peace deal starting 1 ... Sep 25, 2025
Herlee media Liberia’s big bet: Speaking for Africa at the UN At the United Nations General Assembly this week, Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai made a bold declaration that is turning heads across Africa’s diplomatic circles. Speaking about Liberia’s upcoming ... Sep 25, 2025
Herlee media Protest erupts over US-Eswatini deportation deal Over the weekend, nearly 100 activists gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa, voicing strong opposition to a controversial deportation deal between Washington and Eswatini. The a... Sep 24, 2025
Herlee media Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger exit ICC: A bold stand or risky gamble? In a dramatic turn of events shaking Africa’s diplomatic space, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have jointly announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). Labeling the Court a ... Sep 24, 2025
Herlee media France freezes anti-terrorism cooperation with Mali: What does this mean for the Sahel? France has suspended its anti-terrorism cooperation with Mali after the arrest of one of its diplomats, marking another twist in the strained relationship between Paris and Bamako. The decision, repor... Sep 19, 2025
Herlee media Fragile peace in DRC: Why diplomacy still struggles to end the conflict The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has once again found itself at a crossroads. Despite several peace efforts involving regional and international actors, including the United States, Qatar, and t... Sep 19, 2025
Herlee media China’s Xiangshan forum: What Africa stands to gain or lose China this week opens the Beijing Xiangshan Forum , one of its biggest annual security and military diplomacy gatherings, at a time when regional and global tensions are on the rise. The forum has att... Sep 16, 2025
Herlee media Malawi’s 2025 presidential election: A turning point with regional implications In just a few days, Malawians will head to the polls for one of the most consequential elections in the country’s recent history. The mood on the streets of Lilongwe and Blantyre is tense yet hopeful,... Sep 12, 2025
Herlee media Kenya’s anti-terrorism courts under scrutiny; protesters or terrorists? Kenya is facing renewed questions about how it handles dissent after reports emerged that the government is using U.S.-funded anti-terrorism courts to prosecute nonviolent protesters. According to The... Sep 12, 2025
Herlee media DRC - Rwanda peace agreement: A fragile deal facing tough tests The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda recently signed a peace agreement hailed as a potential turning point for one of Africa’s longest-running conflicts. After years of mistrust, cross-bo... Sep 12, 2025