The past week in Senegal has been marked by significant political developments. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is advancing a bold agenda following the dissolution of the constitutional reform bill by the Constitutional Council, which had been pushed through by the majority parliamentary group of Pastef, led by Ousmane Sonko. The President has also taken the step of forming a new presidential party, signaling a potential turning point in his administration’s trajectory. Will these strategic decisions succeed in bridging divides with the opposition and winning over public opinion?

Meanwhile, global tensions have escalated in the Middle East. Fresh rounds of strikes and counterstrikes have intensified the conflict, with U.S. President Donald Trump declaring that the ceasefire is “over.” Describing negotiations with Tehran as a “waste of time,” he has hinted at further military action. Could this signal a dangerous escalation in the region?

Every week, leading African journalists analyze the most pressing issues shaping both the continent and the world. This week’s panel includes:

• Wuldath Mama, Beninese journalist specializing in international affairs
• Eric Topona, Chadian journalist with the Deutsche Welle French-language Africa desk
• François Hiondi Nkam, veteran reporter and Head of the Economy desk at the Cameroonian daily *Le Jour*