This week’s agenda dives into the heart of Senegal’s political landscape, where President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s administration faces fresh challenges. With the formation of a new presidential party and the constitutional reform bill struck down by the Constitutional Council, the stage is set for a pivotal moment in the young president’s term. Will this bold strategy win over opposition forces and sway public opinion?

Tensions in the Middle East are escalating once again as Iran-related conflicts intensify. Following a fresh round of retaliatory strikes and counterattacks, former U.S. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire “over.” Labeling negotiations with Tehran as a “waste of time,” he hinted at impending U.S. military action, leaving the region on edge. Is the world witnessing the early stages of a broader confrontation?

Each week, African journalists and analysts dissect the most pressing issues affecting the continent and beyond. This week’s panel features: Wuldath Mama, a Beninese journalist specializing in international affairs; Eric Topona, a Chadian reporter with Deutsche Welle’s Francophone Africa desk; and François Hiondi Nkam, a lead reporter and head of the Economics desk at Cameroon’s Le Jour daily.