The trial and conviction of Senegal's opposition leader has sparked protests and riots in one of Africa's most stable democracies. Several people are dead. Why has the unrest been so widespread? And is there a risk of more instability?

Join host Mohammed Jamjoom.

Guests:

Mucahid Durmaz - Analyst with Verisk Maplecroft.

Marie-Roger Biloa - Chairwoman and CEO of the Africa International Media Group.

Borso Tall - Freelance journalist.

The trial and conviction of Senegal's opposition leader has sparked protests and riots in one of Africa's most stable democracies. Several people are dead. Why has the unrest been so widespread? And is there a risk of more instability?
Join host Mohammed Jamjoom.
Guests:
Mucahid Durmaz - Analyst with Verisk Maplecroft.
Marie-Roger Biloa - Chairwoman and CEO of the Africa International Media Group.
Borso Tall - Freelance journalist.

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What's behind Senegal's deadly protests?

A surge in missile and drone attacks by Russia and Ukraine with civilians killed on both sides. Little movement on the diplomatic front, while U.S. attention is largely focused on Iran. So, what's next for Europe's worst conflict since World War Two? 

In this episode: 
Andrey Kortunov, Russian affairs analyst and a former Director General of the Russian International Affairs Council 
Oleksiy Goncharenko, a Member of the Ukrainian parliament 
Thomas Graham, Henry A. Kissinger Distinguished Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York 

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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A surge in missile and drone attacks by Russia and Ukraine with civilians killed on both sides. Little movement on the diplomatic front, while U.S. attention is largely focused on Iran. So, what's next for Europe's worst conflict since World War Two?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Andrey Kortunov, Russian affairs analyst and a former Director General of the Russian International Affairs Council&nbsp;</li>
<li>Oleksiy Goncharenko, a Member of the Ukrainian parliament&nbsp;</li>
<li>Thomas Graham, Henry A. Kissinger Distinguished Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
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Is the conflict between Russia and Ukraine deepening?

How much of a challenge are wildfires to Europe? Rapidly spreading blazes are scorching the continent, destroying forests, farmland, homes and businesses. They're becoming bigger and more difficult to control. So, what's fuelling the flames?

In this episode: 
Paleologos Paleologou -- Geographer and an Associate Professor of Forest Protection at the Agricultural University of Athens
Marta Yebra, Director of the Bushfire Research Centre of Excellence, Australian National University
Carlo Buontempo, Director of Copernicus Climate Change Service 

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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How much of a challenge are wildfires to Europe?&nbsp;Rapidly spreading blazes are scorching the continent, destroying forests, farmland, homes and businesses.&nbsp;They're becoming bigger and more difficult to control.&nbsp;So, what's fuelling the flames?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Paleologos Paleologou -- Geographer and an Associate Professor of Forest Protection at the Agricultural University of Athens</li>
<li>Marta Yebra, Director of the Bushfire Research Centre of Excellence, Australian National University</li>
<li>Carlo Buontempo, Director of Copernicus Climate Change Service&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
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How much of a challenge are wildfires to Europe?

Israel says it has doubts about Hamas disarming. The group and other Palestinian factions in Gaza have agreed to lay down their weapons. But they say it's dependent on the withdrawal of Israeli troops — which Israel has refused to do unless they disarm. Where does this leave Gaza?

In this episode: 
Xavier Abu Eid, Political analyst and former adviser to the Palestinian negotiating team
Michael Mulroy, Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East
Nimrod Novick, Former special envoy and senior adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres

Host: Frankie McCamley

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Israel says it has doubts about Hamas disarming.&nbsp;The group and other Palestinian factions in Gaza have agreed to lay down their weapons.&nbsp;But they say it's dependent on the withdrawal of Israeli troops &mdash; which Israel has refused to do unless they disarm. Where does this leave Gaza?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Xavier Abu Eid, Political analyst and former adviser to the Palestinian negotiating team</li>
<li>Michael Mulroy, Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East</li>
<li>Nimrod Novick, Former special envoy and senior adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres</li>
</ul>
Host: Frankie McCamley
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What's behind Senegal's deadly protests?

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