In this week’s edition, the African debate turns to Senegal, where President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s strategic maneuvers are reshaping the political landscape. The formation of a new presidential party and the constitutional council’s rejection of a reform bill championed by the Pastef majority led by Ousmane Sonko have set the stage for a pivotal moment in his administration. Will these bold moves secure the backing of the opposition and rally Senegalese public opinion?
Middle East tensions and Senegal’s role in global diplomacy
The program also examines the escalating tensions in the Middle East, where a fragile ceasefire hangs by a thread. Recent retaliatory strikes and Donald Trump’s dismissive stance on negotiations with Tehran have intensified fears of a broader military confrontation. Could this volatile region be on the brink of another devastating conflict?
Key contributors to the discussion
Each episode brings together leading African journalists to dissect the week’s most pressing issues. This week’s panel includes:
- Wuldath Mama, Beninese journalist and international affairs expert
- 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