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Outlook: Football Saved me from Rwanda Genocide

Rwandan goalkeeper Eric Murangwa

30/09/2014

Football Saved me from Rwanda Genocide

BBC World Service - Outlook, Football Saved me from Rwanda Genocide

The Rwandan goalkeeper protected by his fans during the genocide 20 years ago

Lucy Ash talks to Eric Murangwa, the Rwandan goalkeeper who was protected by his fans during the genocide 20 years ago.

Eric Murangwa is a Rwandan goalkeeper who was protected by his fans during the genocide twenty years ago - he says football saved his life and he's now using the sport to promote peace and reconciliation in his homeland.

Ron Finley is a guerilla gardener from Los Angeles - he tells Lucy Ash about his battle to plant vegetables in front of his house.

Albert Mazibuko is one of the longest serving members of Ladysmith Black Mambazo - the South African singing group created over 50 years ago.

(Photo: Eric Murangwa courstesy of Eric Murangwa)

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