The political landscape in Senegal is evolving rapidly. With the establishment of a presidential party and the Constitutional Council’s ruling invalidating the constitutional reform passed by the majority in the National Assembly led by Ousmane Sonko, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is laying the groundwork for a new phase in his administration. Will this strategy succeed in winning over the opposition and rallying Senegalese public opinion?

Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East are escalating once again. Fresh rounds of strikes and retaliations have prompted former US President Donald Trump to declare that the ceasefire is “over.” Calling negotiations with Tehran a “waste of time,” Trump has hinted at potential new military operations by the United States. Is the region heading toward a new phase of conflict?

Each week, African journalists and analysts dissect the most pressing issues shaping both African and international affairs.

The discussion features insights from:

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