Senegal politics after constitutional reform and new party launch

With the establishment of a new presidential party and the Constitutional Council striking down the constitutional reform passed by the majority at the National Assembly, led by Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is shaping a bold new phase of his administration. Will this approach succeed in winning over the opposition and swaying public opinion in Senegal?

Middle East tensions and Africa’s weekly analysis

In the Middle East, tensions involving Iran are escalating once again. Following fresh rounds of strikes and counterstrikes, former U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire was “over.” Calling negotiations with Tehran a “waste of time,” he hinted at further potential U.S. military operations. Could this signal a new phase of intensified conflict in the region?

Each week, African journalists and commentators dissect key developments across the continent and beyond.

Expert voices featured:

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