Sénégal, Middle East tensions and 2026 World Cup: Africa’s week in focus
This week’s African debate unpacks critical developments reshaping the continent’s political and geopolitical landscape. From Dakar’s constitutional reforms to escalating Middle East conflicts, experts analyze the forces driving change—and what they mean for West Africa’s future.
Across the Middle East, tensions between Iran and Western powers have intensified, with the latest exchange of strikes and retaliatory actions prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to declare the ceasefire “over.” Frustrated by stalled negotiations, he dismissed talks with Tehran as a “waste of time” and signaled the possibility of further U.S. military strikes. Could this lead to a wider regional conflict?
The conversation continues with a panel of seasoned African journalists dissecting both African and global developments:
- 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 Economics editor at Cameroon’s *Le Jour* newspaper