The peace deal that ended the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina 25 years ago is in danger of unravelling. Bosnian Serb leader, Milorad Dodik, is threatening to pull out of state-level institutions, raising fears that the unity of the Balkans may be in jeopardy. Could such a separatist push see a return to conflict in the region?

Join host Adrian Finighan.

With guests:

Hamza Karcic - Associate Professor at the Faculty of Political Science at the University of Sarajevo.

Bodo Weber - Senior Associate, Democratization Policy Council

Aleksander Brezar  - Journalist, Western Balkans Specialist.

A UN probe has found evidence that all sides in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict have violated international human rights, some of which may amount to crimes against humanity. Now that a nationwide state of emergency has been declared, what can be done to de-escalate tensions on both sides? 

Join host Adrian Finighan.

With guests:

Samuel Getachew - Independent Journalist.

William Davison - Senior Ethiopia Analyst at International Crisis Group.

Gebrekirstos Gebreselassie - Writer, researcher & activist.

In the past thirty years, around 1,400 journalists have been killed worldwide. A tribunal has opened in The Hague to investigate some of these murders. But will it be enough to change this grim statistic?

Join host Adrian Finighan.

With guests:

Leon Willems -  Director of Press Freedom Unlimited.

Corinne Vella - Sister of Daphne Caruana Galiza, murdered Maltese journalist.

Julie Posetti - Global Director of Research at the International Center for Journalists & Research Associate.

The Al Jazeera Media Network started out with a bold goal: to be the voice of the voiceless. As it marks its 25th anniversary, what does the future hold for the network? And how has the media landscape changed over the years? 

Join host Adrian Finighan.

With guests: 

Khalid Albaih - Sudanese Political cartoonist. 

Daoud Kuttab - Journalist & Board Member of the International Press Institute.

Scott Lucas - Political Analyst, University of Birmingham.

A British university college and a French museum are returning looted artefacts from Africa during the colonial era. Campaigners say other institutions should do the same, but not everyone agrees. So, should Europe return its stolen artefacts? 

Join host Mohammed Jamjoom.

With guests:

Sonita Alleyne - Master of Jesus College, Cambridge University.

Chika Okeke-Agulu - Professor of African Diaspora Art History, Princeton University.

Ed Cross - Curator, Gallerist and owner of Ed Cross Fine Art.

For nearly 20 years the U.S, EU and UK have imposed targeted sanctions on Zimbabwean individuals and organisations they claim are involved in human rights violations. But now a UN Special Envoy says it's time for them to be lifted, arguing they've "had an insidious ripple effect on the economy". Should they be stopped, and are they to blame for Zimbabwe's ills?

Join host Mohammed Jamjoom.

With guests:

Obert Gutu - former Zimbabwean Deputy Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs.

Piers Pigou - Senior Consultant for Southern Africa, International Crisis Group.

Ibbo Mandaza - Director, Southern Africa Political Economy Series Trust.

The Sri Lankan President has appointed a task force to establish a "one country, one law" concept which aims to end discrimination in a country with a history of religious and ethnic tensions. But the panel is headed by a controversial Buddhist monk known for his anti-Muslim stance. How will this new plan effectively represent everyone and help heal divisions within society?

Join host Hashem Ahelbarra.

With guests:

Bhavani Fonseka - Senior Researcher, Centre for Policy Alternatives. 

Shreen Abdul Saroor - Co-Founder, Women's Action Network.

Thamil Venthan Ananthavinayagan - Lecturer in International Human Rights Law, University of Nottingham.

Japan's Princess Mako has given up her royal status after marrying her "commoner" college sweetheart. The couple faced such intense media and public scrutiny during their four-year engagement the princess experienced post-traumatic stress disorder, underscoring the pressure imperial women face. What will her exit mean for Japan's royal family?

Join host Hashem Ahelbarra.

With guests:

Nancy Snow - Professor of Public Diplomacy at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies.

Seijiro Takeshita - Professor of Management at University of Shizuoka.

Farrah Hasnain - Researcher and Writer at Japan Times.

Months of tensions between Sudan's military and civilian factions have resulted in a coup. Armed forces have arrested political leaders, including the Prime Minister, declared a state of emergency, and dissolved the country's transitional government. So, what does the road ahead look like for Sudan?

Join host Hashem Ahelbarra. 

With guests:

Waleed Madibo - Founder and President of the Sudan Policy Forum.

 

Jonas Horner - Senior Analyst for Sudan at the International Crisis Group.

 

Alex De Waal - Executive Director of the World Peace Foundation.

Despite being celebrated as heroes of the pandemic, healthcare workers are burnt out, with many quitting their jobs after two years of non-stop working. The WHO says up to 180,000 of them have died from COVID-19. So, what should be done to ensure they get the help they need?

Join host Mohammed Jamjoom.

With guests: 

Howard Catton - Chief Executive Officer, International Council of Nurses.

Dr Ishwar Gilada - Secretary General, Organised Medicine Academic Guild.

Grant Blashki - Associate Professor, University of Melbourne.