This week’s agenda examines President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s strategic maneuvers following constitutional reforms blocked by Senegal’s Constitutional Council and the formation of a new presidential party. Will these moves secure broader support from the opposition and public opinion?

Meanwhile, escalating tensions in the Middle East demand attention. Fresh rounds of strikes and counter-strikes have prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to declare the ceasefire “over.” Frustrated by negotiations with Tehran, dubbed “a waste of time,” Trump’s administration hints at imminent military action. Is the region on the brink of another destructive conflict?

Weekly, African journalists and analysts dissect the most pressing issues shaping Africa and the world.

This week’s panel features:

• Wuldath Mama, Beninese investigative journalist specializing in international affairs
• 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