The Middle East remains a powder keg as tensions with Iran escalate. Following a fresh cycle of strikes and counter-strikes, Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire was “over.” Calling negotiations with Tehran a “waste of time,” the U.S. president hinted at further military action. Is the region hurtling toward a new phase of open conflict?

This week, African journalists dissect both continental and global developments, offering unique insights into the forces shaping Africa’s future.

Joining the discussion are:

• Wuldath Mama, Beninese journalist and international affairs specialist
• 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