This week’s discussion dives into Senegal’s evolving political landscape. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s bold moves—launching a new presidential party and navigating constitutional reforms vetoed by the Constitutional Council—raise key questions. Will these steps win over opposition factions and sway public opinion ahead of critical decisions?
Across the Middle East, tensions involving Iran have flared up once again. Following a fresh wave of airstrikes and retaliatory measures, the situation has escalated with former U.S. President Donald Trump declaring that the ceasefire was “over.” Labeling negotiations with Tehran as a “waste of time,” Trump’s rhetoric hints at possible further military action. Could this signal a dangerous new phase in regional instability?
Each week, African journalists and analysts dissect the week’s top stories shaping the continent and beyond. This time, the conversation turns to:
- Wuldath Mama, journalist from Benin specializing in international affairs
- Eric Topona, journalist with the Deutsche Welle Africa desk
- François Hiondi Nkam, lead reporter and Head of the Economy desk at the Cameroonian daily *Le Jour*
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