Sénégal, war in the Middle East and the 2026 World Cup
The political scene in Sénégal is undergoing significant transformation. With the establishment of a new presidential party and the Constitutional Council’s decision to invalidate the constitutional reform pushed by the ruling parliamentary majority of Pastef, led by former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is laying the groundwork for a new phase of his administration. Will this strategic shift succeed in winning over the opposition and securing the support of the Senegalese public?
Meanwhile, escalating tensions in the Middle East are reaching a critical juncture. Recent exchanges of strikes and retaliations have prompted Donald Trump to declare the ceasefire as « terminated ». Describing negotiations with Tehran as a « waste of time », the U.S. president has hinted at further military action. Is the region on the brink of a new wave of conflict?
This week’s discussion explores the latest developments in African and international affairs, featuring insights from prominent voices in Francophone African media.
Expert voices on African and global affairs
- Wuldath Mama, Beninese journalist and international affairs specialist
- Eric Topona, Chadian journalist with Deutsche Welle’s Francophone Africa desk
- François Hiondi Nkam, senior reporter and head of the Economy desk at Cameroon’s *Le Jour*
The debate reflects on the delicate balance between domestic policy shifts and geopolitical challenges, particularly as Sénégal prepares for its role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
