Herlee media South Africa uses G20 presidency to spotlight financial inclusion All eyes are on Cape Town as South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) hosts a G20 Townhall Outreach Forum under the theme “Financial Inclusion for Economic Developm... Sep 17, 2025
Herlee media AGOA’s possible demise: What Africa stands to lose The countdown has begun. The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a cornerstone of U.S.–Africa trade relations since 2000, is set to expire in September 2025 unless reauthorized by Washington. F... Sep 4, 2025
Herlee media Bridging continents: Africa and Singapore forge new economic pathways Singapore, 2025 - The 8th Africa–Singapore Business Forum (ASBF) officially opened last week at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront, welcoming a dynamic gathering of senior government officials, business l... Sep 1, 2025
Herlee media Ramaphosa urges economic diplomacy as Japan pledges billions at TICAD 9 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for stronger economic diplomacy and multilateralism to shield African economies from escalating global trade tensions. Speaking at the Ninth Tokyo In... Aug 25, 2025
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
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
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
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
Herlee media Kenya signs Yen-Denominated loan deal with Japan Nairobi, August 20, 2025 – Kenya has signed a yen-denominated loan agreement with Japan to reduce borrowing costs and fund key infrastructure and social development projects. The deal, concluded durin... Aug 20, 2025
Herlee media South Sudan in crisis: Deportations amid conflict raise global concerns JUBA, South Sudan South Sudan is in trouble again. Violence is getting worse, many people have been forced to leave their homes, and hospitals are being attacked. At the same time, the U.S. government... Jun 7, 2025
Herlee media Algeria and France: A diplomatic relationship under strain The diplomatic relationship between Algeria and France, rooted in a complex colonial history, has recently experienced significant tensions. These strains have manifested in a series of diplomatic act... Jun 7, 2025