Sénégal, guerre au Moyen-Orient et Mondial 2026
At the heart of this week’s debate: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye faces a pivotal test as his administration navigates constitutional reforms and political opposition. With the creation of a new presidential party and the constitutional council’s decision to invalidate a key reform, the stakes for national unity and public trust have never been higher.
The constitutional council’s decision to strike down the parliamentary-backed reform has sent shockwaves through Senegal’s political landscape. This move, championed by the majority led by Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef, now leaves President Bassirou Diomaye Faye at a crossroads. Can his newly formed presidential party bridge divides and restore public confidence?
Regional tensions and global stakes
Meanwhile, escalating tensions in the Middle East demand urgent attention. Recent escalations following retaliatory strikes have prompted United States President Donald Trump to declare the ceasefire ‘over’. His dismissal of negotiations with Iran as a ‘waste of time’ signals a looming military response, raising concerns about broader regional destabilization.
Every week, African journalists and analysts dissect pressing issues shaping the continent and beyond. 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 Economy Editor at Cameroon’s Le Jour newspaper
