The Newsroom
Puerto Rico Dam Failure Threatens Thousands
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
A crack in the ninety year old Guajataca dam is "extremely dangerous". Show more
Weekend
The Diaspora’s Role in the Iraqi Kurdistan’s Independence Referendum
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Independence referendum draws expats back to Iraqi Kurdistan Show more
Weekend
What Do Germany’s Young Voters Want?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
A look at the concerns of young Germans voters on the eve of the federal elections Show more
Weekend
China Announces New North Korea Sanctions
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
China Announces New North Korea Sanctions Show more
The Cultural Frontline
Combat and Culture: Women on the Frontline
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Women fighters on the frontline and in popular culture. The Russian film about the last Tsar's love life. Defying sexism in Iraqi Kurdistan. And bringing poetry to non-readers. Show more
Sportshour
Sport's Concussion Discussion
22 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
We investigate the effects of concussion in sport. Is enough being done to protect sport stars, and what responsibility for player's health do we have as fans? Show more
Iran tests its new ballistic missile days after criticism from President Trump; China cuts trade ties with North Korea; Germany prepares to go to the polls Show more
Iranian state TV has shown the launch of the new medium range Khorramshar ballistic missile - just days after President Trump lambasted Iran at the UN General Assembly. Show more
Huw Stephens is at Creamfields, one of the world's premier dance music festivals which has run annually for nearly 20 years. Show more
The 6.1 magnitude earthquake is the third to hit Mexico in less than three weeks. Show more
Trending
The Deleted Protest Posts
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
We investigate claims that posts by Rohingya activists are being unfairly deleted by social media companies. Plus the American footballer who’s divided a nation Show more
Over to You
Syrian Voices On OS, and Burmese Service Questioned
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The BBC Burmese Editor joins Rajan to address a listener’s claim it has been imbalanced in its reporting, and Nuala McGovern tells us about special coverage on Syrian refugees Show more
The Documentary
Life After Life
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
How thousands of Americans given life sentences as children now have a chance of freedom. Show more
Heart and Soul
Fighting for Their Forest Faith
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
There are hundreds of indigenous faiths in Indonesia, but they are not recognised by the state. Rebecca Henschke meets the Orang Rimba who have converted to Islam. Show more
Newshour
US Bombers Fly off the North Korean coast
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
US bombers fly off the coast of North Korea after quake detected near the country's nuclear nuclear test site. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Clinging to Hope
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Pascale Harter with stories of strength and hope from Mexico, Libya, Myanmar and Syria. Show more
The Newsroom
US bombers in North Korea Show of Force
14 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
United States bombers and fighter jets flew in international waters along the east coast of North Korea. Show more
The Inquiry
Can China solve the North Korea problem?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
China may hold the key to getting North Korea to step back from its nuclear ambitions, but the options are narrowing and are not without risk. Show more
The World This Week
More time to save the planet
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
A new report says we have longer than we thought to avert climate change. But we still have to do the work... Show more
Science In Action
Mexican Earthquake
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Mexico has been hit by its second large earthquake in under two weeks, causing buildings to collapse and hundreds of causalities. Why is Mexico so susceptible to Earthquakes? Show more
The Newsroom
US Bombers Fly Close to North Korean Coast
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Show of strength by US Air Force as North Korea threatens to hit America with rockets / Mexico is struck by another strong earthquake - the third in less than three weeks Show more
Can we Control the Dark Side of the Internet? Show more
The Cultural Frontline
Combat and Culture: Women on the Frontline
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Women fighters on the frontline and in popular culture. The Russian film about the last Tsar's love life. Defying sexism in Iraqi Kurdistan. And bringing poetry to non-readers. Show more
The local people of rainforests of South-east Asia resisting destruction of their forests. Show more
