Herlee media Tactical diplomacy in North Africa: Power beyond the negotiating table In recent years, diplomacy in North Africa has taken a new turn. Instead of relying solely on formal negotiations or traditional alliances, governments are increasingly using non-traditional tools to ... Sep 19, 2025
Herlee media Africa’s climate diplomacy: Expectations vs. Reality Africa’s climate diplomacy has moved from moral appeal to strategic bargaining. Summits in Nairobi (2023) and Addis Ababa (September 2025) placed a bold roadmap on the table, from a call to scale rene... Sep 15, 2025
Herlee media U.S. eases sanctions on Equatorial Guinea VP: A realpolitik move in Africa’s geopolitical chessboard The United States is preparing to temporarily ease sanctions on Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President, Teodoro “Teddy” Nguema Obiang, a figure long accused of embezzlement and lavish excess. According to... Sep 8, 2025
Herlee media Africa - CARICOM Summit: A bold step for South - South Cooperation What happens when Africa and the Caribbean decide to stand as one on the global stage? On September 7, 2025, Addis Ababa offered an answer as leaders gathered for the second Africa - CARICOM Summit. T... Sep 8, 2025
Herlee media Climate diplomacy in action: EU’s Teresa Ribera heads to Africa Climate Summit 2 in Addis Ababa As the countdown begins for the second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa, all eyes are on a high-profile European guest: Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission. S... Sep 8, 2025
Herlee media Togo’s call for Africa’s strategic autonomy: A new era in diplomacy Togo has ushered in its new diplomatic season with a bold message, Africa must chart its own path in global affairs. At the launch in Lomé, Foreign Minister Robert Dussey framed the year’s theme as “A... Sep 8, 2025
Herlee media Africa’s economic crossroads: Diplomacy for debt relief and systemic reform Sub-Saharan Africa is standing at a critical economic crossroads. Rising debt burdens, dwindling foreign aid, and global economic instability have combined to create one of the most fragile financial ... Sep 6, 2025
Herlee media The Sahel’s bold gamble: Can the AES redefine Africa’s future? A new chapter for the Sahel For decades, the Sahel region has been associated with conflict, instability, and economic hardship. But in 2025, something remarkable is unfolding. Burkina Faso, Mali, and... Sep 4, 2025
Herlee media China’s Global Governance Initiative and its african implications On September 2, 2025, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun reaffirmed Beijing’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI), a vision first unveiled by President Xi at the Shanghai Cooperation Orga... Sep 3, 2025
Herlee media Strengthening maritime security through the Africa–India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME) A wake-Up call from the seas In 2020, off the coast of Somalia, a container ship carrying food aid was hijacked by pirates. It was freed after weeks of negotiation, but the message was clear: Africa’s... Aug 25, 2025