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Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.

Senegal’s political shifts under scrutiny as global tensions rise

Sénégal, guerre au Moyen-Orient et Mondial 2026

Former Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko (left) and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye (right) at the Dakar presidential palace on October 16, 2025.

This week’s episode examines Senegal’s evolving political landscape alongside escalating tensions in the Middle East and the implications for the 2026 World Cup. With President Bassirou Diomaye Faye navigating constitutional reforms and the formation of a new presidential party, the nation stands at a crossroads. Will these strategic moves secure public support and bridge divides with the opposition?

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The Middle East remains a powder keg as Iran-related tensions intensify. Recent strikes and counter-strikes have prompted Donald Trump to declare the ceasefire “over,” dismissing negotiations with Tehran as “a waste of time.” The looming specter of further U.S. military action raises critical questions: Is the region hurtling toward another devastating conflict?

Every week, African journalists and analysts dissect pressing issues shaping both the continent and the world. This week’s contributors bring unparalleled expertise:

  • 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
Senegal’s political shifts under scrutiny as global tensions rise
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