Sénégal, Moyen-Orient and FIFA World Cup 2026: the week’s key debates
This week’s edition examines Senegal’s evolving political landscape alongside escalating tensions in the Middle East and the road to the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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In the Middle East, recent clashes involving Iran have intensified, with Donald Trump declaring the ceasefire “over.” His dismissive stance toward Tehran—calling negotiations a “waste of time”—raises fears of further military escalation. Is the region on the brink of a larger conflict?
Each week, African journalists and analysts dissect the continent’s most pressing issues and global developments.
This week’s contributors include:
- 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 head of the Economics desk at Cameroon’s Le Jour newspaper
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