President Bassirou Diomaye Faye faces a pivotal moment in his mandate following the Constitutional Council’s decision to strike down the parliamentary majority’s proposed constitutional reform. With the recent formation of a presidential party, Faye is charting a new course to strengthen his position. Will this strategy successfully sway opposition forces and resonate with Senegal’s public opinion?

The situation in the Middle East continues to escalate. After fresh rounds of strikes and retaliations, tensions involving Iran have intensified, prompting US President Donald Trump to declare the ceasefire “over.” Characterizing negotiations with Tehran as a “waste of time,” Trump has hinted at further military action. Is the region on the brink of another major conflict?

Each week, African journalists and commentators dissect the continent’s affairs and international developments. 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, lead reporter and Economics Editor at Cameroon’s Le Jour newspaper