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 Policy
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 Policy
Herlee media Why Africa needs agri-diplomacy: Senegal’s President calls for food systems change On September 2, 2025, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye opened the African Food Systems Forum in Diamniadio with a strong message: Africa’s future depends on how we grow and share food. He war... Sep 2, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media Nigeria and Colombia sign historic MoU, opening a new diplomatic chapter Abuja, September 2, 2025 - Nigeria and Colombia have entered a new phase of bilateral relations after formalizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The agreement,... Sep 2, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media South–South cooperation: Africa’s new diplomatic horizon For decades, global diplomacy framed Africa as a junior partner: receiving aid, instructions, or investment largely from the West or China. But a quiet shift is underway. Trade among countries of the ... Sep 2, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media Africa’s new era of leadership: AfDB’s Sidi Ould Tah and Ghana’s diplomatic reset September 1, 2025, marked a symbolic moment for Africa’s institutional diplomacy and leadership renewal. On the same day, two events unfolded that underscore how Africa is steadily investing in leader... Sep 2, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media Why peace agreements in Sudan and the DRC rarely match ground realities Diplomatic agreements are often celebrated as milestones in ending wars, but in Africa’s conflict hotspots, the promises made in negotiation halls rarely hold once the ink dries. Nowhere is this more ... Sep 2, 2025 Peace and Security
Herlee media China’s expanding soft power in Africa: Egypt, Qatar, and the new diplomacy of development When Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stood before delegates at the SCO Plus Summit in Tianjin on 1 September 2025, his message was clear: Egypt fully supports China’s Global Development Initia... Sep 2, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media Kenya’s balancing act: Ruto’s diplomatic outreach to Washington amid China ties Kenya is once again stepping into the spotlight of global diplomacy. President William Ruto is preparing for a crucial trip to Washington, where he’s expected to reassure the United States of Kenya’s ... Sep 1, 2025 Institutional Influence
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 Economic Diplomacy
Herlee media WHO’s push for stronger, self-reliant health in Africa In Lusaka last week, Africa took centre stage in global health diplomacy as the World Health Organization (WHO) pledged renewed support for the continent’s fragile health systems. Speaking at the 75th... Sep 1, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media Future of Africa: New Podcast Amplifies Youth Voices Across the Continent In a world where Africa’s youth represent the fastest-growing demographic, a new podcast titled Future of Africa has been launched to ensure their voices are not only heard but actively shape the cont... Aug 28, 2025 Institutional Influence
