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 Peace and Security
Herlee media Africa at UNGA 80: Trade, carbon rules, and the urgency of a new economic deal When African leaders, business players, and global partners gathered in New York last week for Unstoppable Africa 2025, the conversation was not just about ambition, it was about survival in a shiftin... Sep 23, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media Ghana steps up: Protecting humanitarian workers on the global stage When disaster strikes or conflict breaks out, aid workers are often the first to arrive and sadly, sometimes the first to face danger. From delivering food in war-torn communities to providing medical... Sep 23, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media Why the AU-EU-UN trilateral meeting matters for Africa’s peace and security On 21 September, the African Union (AU), European Union (EU), and United Nations (UN) came together in New York for their sixth trilateral meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. At first... Sep 23, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media Unstoppable Africa 2025: Powering a bold future Africa is stepping into the spotlight with big, unstoppable energy. On 21 September 2025, leaders, investors, and changemakers gathered in New York for the Global Africa Business Initiative’s “Unstopp... Sep 23, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media Africa steps up: Extraordinary Africa CDC session at UNGA pushes health sovereignty At the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Africa’s health leaders took a bold step forward. The Africa CDC Committee of Heads of State and Government (CHSG) held an extraord... Sep 23, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media UK, Canada, Australia & Portugal recognize Palestine: What it means for Africa In a historic diplomatic shift, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal have formally recognized the State of Palestine . This wave of recognition adds momentum to the long-stalled push fo... Sep 22, 2025 Institutional Influence
Herlee media South Africa and the U.S.: Can tariff talks reset trade relations? South Africa and the United States are once again sitting at the same table to iron out their trade differences. Last week, South Africa’s Trade Minister, Parks Tau, met with the U.S. Trade Representa... Sep 22, 2025 Institutional Influence
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 Policy
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 Peace and Security
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 Peace and Security
Herlee media Nigeria leads push for unified oil regulations across Africa In a move that could reshape Africa’s energy future, Nigeria has spearheaded a new effort to harmonise oil and petroleum regulations across the continent. On September 18, sixteen African nations gath... Sep 19, 2025 Economic Diplomacy