Sénégal, global tensions and the road to 2026
This week’s edition examines Senegal’s evolving political landscape alongside escalating tensions in the Middle East. With the formation of a new presidential party and the constitutional council’s rejection of reforms pushed by the parliamentary majority of Pastef—led by Ousmane Sonko—President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is laying the groundwork for a critical phase of his administration. Will this strategy succeed in bridging divides with the opposition and winning over Senegalese public opinion?
Across the globe, the Middle East remains a powder keg. Recent exchanges of strikes and retaliations have intensified, with Donald Trump declaring the ceasefire “over.” Describing negotiations with Tehran as a “waste of time,” the U.S. president has hinted at further military action. Is the region hurtling toward another dangerous escalation?
Each week, African journalists and analysts dissect the continent’s most pressing issues, both at home and abroad. This week’s panel features:
- 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 head of the Economics desk at Cameroon’s Le Jour newspaper
