The latest developments in Senegal’s political landscape are taking center stage as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye navigates a pivotal phase of his mandate. With the recent establishment of a presidential party and the constitutional council’s decision to invalidate the reform proposed by the parliamentary majority of Pastef, led by Ousmane Sonko, the government faces a critical test. Will these strategic moves succeed in bridging divides with opposition forces and winning over Senegalese public opinion?

Meanwhile, the Middle East remains a powder keg. Fresh rounds of strikes and counterstrikes have intensified tensions, with Donald Trump declaring the ceasefire “over.” Describing negotiations with Tehran as a “waste of time,” the US President has hinted at further military action. Could this signal a dangerous escalation in the region?

Every week, African journalists and analysts dissect the week’s most pressing issues, both on the continent and beyond.

This week’s panel features:

• Wuldath Mama, a Beninese journalist specializing in international affairs
• Eric Topona, a Chadian journalist with Deutsche Welle’s Francophone Africa desk
• François Hiondi Nkam, lead reporter and head of the Economy desk at Cameroon’s Le Jour newspaper