In a pivotal moment for Senegal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is charting a new course for his administration following the establishment of a presidential party and the constitutional court’s recent rejection of reforms proposed by the majority parliamentary bloc led by Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef party. The president’s strategic moves aim to reshape domestic politics, but will they win over the opposition and sway public opinion?

Meanwhile, in the Middle East, tensions have flared anew around Iran. A fresh wave of strikes and retaliatory actions has pushed the region to the brink, with former US President Donald Trump declaring the ceasefire “finished.” His dismissal of talks with Tehran as a “waste of time” signals a potential escalation in military operations. Could this spark a broader conflict?

This episode of Le Débat Africain brings together leading African voices to dissect these pressing issues. The panel includes:

• Wuldath Mama, Beninese journalist renowned for her insights on international affairs
• Eric Topona, Chadian journalist with the DW Francophone Africa team
• François Hiondi Nkam, veteran reporter and Head of the Economy desk at Cameroon’s *Le Jour* newspaper