Senegal’s political shifts and global tensions in focus

Sénégal, war in the Middle East and 2026 World Cup

This week’s panel examines Senegal’s evolving political landscape alongside escalating tensions in the Middle East. With the president’s party formation and constitutional reform setbacks, will the administration secure public trust and opposition buy-in? Meanwhile, global developments demand urgent attention.

Former Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko (left) and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye (right) at the Dakar presidential palace on October 16, 2025.
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The Middle East remains a powder keg as fresh strikes and counter-strikes fuel renewed tensions. With Iran at the center of escalating conflict, Donald Trump’s declaration that the ceasefire is “over” signals potential for further American military intervention. Could this push the region deeper into turmoil?

This week, Africa’s sharpest minds dissect both local and global events shaping the continent’s future. Insights come from seasoned journalists across West Africa.

Contributors include:

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