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Another weekend - another wave of protests in many European countries. But it's in France where some of the largest demonstrations have taken place. It's a similar story across other parts of the continent. So, what would it take for governments to enact the changes protesters are demanding? In this episode: Jack Eisner, public law student at Science Po Paris Rainbow Murray, specialist in French politics and Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London Petros Fassoulas, Secretary General of European Movement International and a European policy analyst Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Three-and-a-half years of war in Sudan have forced millions of people from their homes. Most remain in limbo in temporary camps and shelters, facing a worsening food crisis, while aid agencies say a sharp global funding shortfall means they can’t reach everyone. So will anyone step in to help the civilians caught up in the fighting? In this episode: Cameron Hudson, Former Director for African Affairs at the US National Security Council Noah Taylor, Head of Operations in Sudan for the Norwegian Refugee Council Kholood Khair, Founding Director of Confluence Advisory Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

The US brokered a ceasefire to end Israel's war on Gaza. But since then, Israel has not stopped its attacks. Meanwhile, funding shortages are forcing the World Food Programme to cut back its operations in Gaza, leaving half a million Palestinians without badly needed food aid. So how can that gap be closed? In this episode: Tamer Qarmout, Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Mohammed Salah, entrepreneur and founder of Tech From Palestine Natasha Hall, Senior Advocate for the Middle East with Refugees International and an Associate Fellow at Chatham House Host: Imran Khan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Weeks of student protests in France have grown into some of the worst unrest in recent years. They started as a call for reforms to the education system. But they've since expanded into demonstrations against the high cost of living and planned cuts to social services. And France isn't alone. Demonstrators have taken to the streets in other parts of Europe. So how will Europe deal with the protests? In this episode: Diane de Vignemont, independent journalist and historian Julius Fintelmann, Co-founder and Editor-in-chief at The European Correspondent Jaime Velazquez, independent journalist Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Joseph Kabila, who ruled DR Congo for almost two decades, is making a comeback. He will lead the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), a political-military alliance with M23 fighters that opposes President Felix Tshisekedi's government in Kinshasa. Several attempts at a peace deal between government forces, rebels and armed groups have already failed, and many fear the move will worsen the fighting in eastern DR Congo. Is this coalition likely to escalate the conflict? In this episode: Henry-Pacifique Mayala, Co-ordinator of the Kivu Security Tracker at Ebuteli institute Ovigwe Eguegu, Policy Analyst at Development Reimagined, specialising in African geopolitics and great power competition Vincent Rouget, Head of Political Risk for Africa at Control Risks, a global consultancy Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube