Senegal’s political shift and global tensions debated

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.

Former Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko (left) and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye (right) at the Presidential Palace in Dakar, October 16, 2025.
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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