This week’s edition examines Senegal’s shifting political dynamics following the establishment of a presidential party and the Constitutional Council’s rejection of the constitutional reform passed by the parliamentary majority of Pastef, led by Ousmane Sonko. Can President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s strategy win over the opposition and rally Senegalese public opinion?

Meanwhile, escalating tensions in the Middle East demand attention. After a fresh wave of airstrikes and retaliations, Donald Trump declared the ceasefire “over,” dismissing negotiations with Tehran as a “waste of time.” His remarks signal potential new military operations by the United States, raising concerns about a further deterioration of the situation in the region.

Each week, African journalists and analysts dissect the most pressing issues on the continent and beyond. This episode features insights from:

• Wuldath Mama, Beninese journalist specializing in international affairs
• Eric Topona, Chadian journalist with Deutsche Welle’s Francophone Africa desk
• François Hiondi Nkam, senior reporter and Economics Editor at Cameroon’s Le Jour newspaper