With the recent establishment of a presidential party and the Constitutional Council’s decision to strike down the constitutional reform passed by the parliamentary majority of Pastef—led by Ousmane Sonko—the political landscape in Senegal is undergoing significant shifts. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is now laying the groundwork for what could mark a new phase of his administration. Will this strategic move succeed in bridging divides with the opposition and winning over Senegalese public opinion?
Escalating tensions in the Middle East
Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East are escalating once again. Following a fresh wave of airstrikes and retaliatory actions, Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire is over. Calling negotiations with Tehran a waste of time, the U.S. president has hinted at further military operations in the region. Is the Middle East on the brink of another full-blown conflict?
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Every week, African journalists and analysts dissect the most pressing issues shaping the continent and beyond.
The panel includes:
- Wuldath Mama, Beninese journalist and expert on international affairs
- Eric Topona, Chadian journalist with the Deutsche Welle Africa desk
- François Hiondi Nkam, veteran reporter and head of the Economy desk at the Cameroonian daily *Le Jour*
