Senegal’s political shift and global tensions in focus

Senegal, Middle East conflict and 2026 World Cup

A new political chapter unfolds in Senegal as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye navigates turbulent waters. With the establishment of a presidential party and the constitutional reform overturned by the Constitutional Council, will the head of state succeed in uniting both the opposition and public opinion?

Former Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko (left) and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye (right) at the presidential palace in Dakar on October 16, 2025.
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Escalating tensions in the Middle East have captured global attention once again. Following a fresh wave of airstrikes and retaliations, the conflict between Israel and Iran has reached a critical juncture. With Donald Trump declaring the ceasefire “over” and dismissing Tehran as a “waste of time,” the stage is set for potential military escalation. Could this spiral into a broader regional conflict?

Each week, African journalists and analysts dissect the most pressing issues shaping the continent’s future. This week’s panel includes:

  • Wuldath Mama, Beninese investigative 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