Herlee media The broken promise of seamless intra-African travel When the African Union (AU) launched the idea of a continental passport and initiatives like the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), it promised a future of seamless mobility across Africa. C... Sep 16, 2025 Institutional Influence
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 Peace and Security
Herlee media The politics of mineral diplomacy: DRC, the US, and the China factor In the heart of Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is once again stepping onto the global stage, this time with a renewed pitch to the United States. On 15 September, President Félix Tshis... Sep 15, 2025 Institutional Influence
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 Policy
Herlee media "Global South Day” Diplomacy: China’s renewed push in Africa On 12th September 2025, the world marked Global South Day, a moment for developing nations to reflect on their shared struggles and aspirations. For China, however, it was more than symbolism. Beijing... Sep 15, 2025 Institutional Influence
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 Peace and Security
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 Peace and Security
Herlee media West Africa: The "silent powder keg" that demands global attention West Africa is once again at the crossroads of fragile peace and looming instability. Analysts warn that the region’s so-called “coup belt”, stretching across Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, risks beco... Sep 12, 2025 Institutional Influence
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 Peace and Security
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 Peace and Security
Herlee media Africa’s $50 Billion climate ambition: A turning point or tall order? This week in Addis Ababa, African leaders gathered for a landmark climate summit and unveiled a bold initiative: a plan to raise US$50 billion annually to fund climate solutions across the continent. ... Sep 11, 2025 Institutional Influence
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 Peace and Security