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
Herlee media China’s balancing act in Sudan: Neutral mediator or silent enabler? Sudan’s fragile political landscape has once again been thrust into the international spotlight, this time with Beijing at the centre of the storm. Reports of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) gaining ac... Sep 12, 2025
Herlee media AU slams Israel strike in Qatar: Africa steps into the global diplomacy spotlight In a bold move that signals Africa’s growing role in global affairs, the African Union Commission (AUC) has condemned Israel’s strike on a Hamas delegation in Doha, Qatar. The AUC warned that targetin... Sep 11, 2025