The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has claimed responsibility for Thursday’s attack on Niamey’s international airport, marking the latest escalation in Niger’s security crisis. This follows a previous assault attributed to the Islamic State six months prior.

Meanwhile, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Senate has approved a constitutional reform bill that could pave the way for a third presidential term. The legislation, already passed by the National Assembly in early June, introduces provisions for organizing referendums to amend the Constitution.

On the international stage, discussions between the United States and Iran continue to dominate headlines. Key topics include Iran’s nuclear program, the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the unblocking of frozen Iranian assets. What are the details of the proposed agreement currently under negotiation?

Across Europe, migration policies are becoming increasingly restrictive. Sweden’s Parliament recently adopted two laws aimed at expediting the deportation of undocumented migrants. This trend is mirrored at the European Union level, where proposals to establish processing centers outside EU borders for irregular migrants are gaining traction.

Each week, African journalists and analysts dissect the continent’s most pressing issues alongside global developments. This week’s panel features:

• Hannane Ferdjani, journalist and founder of Beyond the Noise Africa
• Lanciné Bakayoko, journalist at RTI
• Wuldath Mama, Beninese journalist specializing in international affairs