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My mum’s letter to me! Namulanta’s mum, Dorcas, is back with a letter to share. Listen online at bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter Show more
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Does it take 10,000 litres of water to make a pair of jeans?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The numbers behind water use and denim production - what is the environmental impact of producing a pair of jeans? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weekend
Shinzo Abe’s body returns to Tokyo home
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for years
Former PM was shot while speaking at a political event in the southern city of Nara. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weekend
Elon Musk in standoff with Twitter
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for years
World's richest man rethinks Twitter buyout, amid threats of a lawsuit. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Weekend
Body of Shinzo Abe brought to Tokyo
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for years
The body of the murdered former Japanese prime minister brought to his home in Tokyo. Show more
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Sportshour
Wimbledon's history makers
49 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
We're on centre court ahead of the Women's Singles final at Wimbledon where Ons Jabeur or Elena Rybakina will make history by becoming their country's first grand slam winner Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Newshour
09/07/2022 12:06 GMT: Protesters storm Sri Lankan president's residence
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
The residence of the Sri Lankan president is overrun by protesters demanding he resign Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Sessime, a successful artist from Benin, shares how societal pressure made her temporarily unable to compose or write songs, and how she found a powerful way to come back. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
09/07/2022 20:06 GMT: Sri Lanka: President Rajapaksa to resign after palace stormed
50 minutes
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His resignation follows months of protests over worsening economic crisis Show more
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Music Life
Take courage and say something with Branko, Rita Vian, Dino D'Santiago and ZenGxrl
30 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Branko, Rita Vian, Dino D'Santiago and ZenGxrl discuss creating music in post-pandemic Lisbon, the balancing of new and traditional sounds, and loving the flaws of the voice. Show more
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Sports News
09/07/2022 GMT
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for years
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Documentary
The Bomb: Part one
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Klaus Fuchs was a brilliant scientist but he was also the world’s most dangerous spy. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Earthquake in Afghanistan: 'Everything we had is under the dirt'
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Afghans in Paktika province mourn the dead and count their losses. Plus, life, death and hope in Texas, an online trade in videos from Malawi to China and raqi Airways's woes. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Inside Norway’s future library
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Artists, musicians and writers reflect on the mythical and often magical nature of forests. Show more
