President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s administration faces a pivotal moment as Senegal navigates domestic political shifts and global instability. The recent establishment of a presidential party and the Constitutional Council’s rejection of constitutional reforms backed by Ousmane Sonko’s parliamentary majority at Pastef signal a turning point. Will these strategic moves unify the opposition and bolster public confidence?

Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East are intensifying. After a fresh wave of strikes and retaliations, former US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire “over,” dismissing negotiations with Tehran as a “waste of time.” His warning of impending American military operations casts a shadow over regional security. Is the region on the brink of a deeper conflict?

This week’s panel of African journalists dissects these critical issues, offering insights into both local and international developments. The discussion features:

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