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The World This Week
How a funeral can change Iran
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
The death - and funeral - of former president Rafsanjani propel Iran into a new era. Show more
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Boston Calling
History in the Making
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Obama is the first US president to author an article in Science magazine. Show more
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Weekend
African leaders meet to solve the political crisis in The Gambia
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Talks aimed at solving the political crisis in The Gambia continue. Show more
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What are the Trump administration's likely Middle East policies? Show more
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Weekend
Kidnapped baby found after eighteen years
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
A girl stolen as a newborn in Florida has been found alive after more than 18 years. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Food Chain
Of Maize and Men: Unpicked
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We continue the story of the most abundant crop on earth: maize. This time we ask: are we producing too much of a good thing? Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportshour
Cancer Kicker: A Footballer's Mentality
31 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How mental toughness developed on the football field helped one former player kick cancer Show more
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The Newsroom
ECOWAS Threatens Military Action in The Gambia
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Efforts continue to persuade the defeated incumbent, Yahya Jammeh, to step down. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Former US Intelligence Chief 'Surprised' About Dossier Briefing
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
John Negroponte: Barack Obama and Donald Trump should have never known about the dossier Show more
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Join Nick Luscombe as he concludes our Global Beats East Asia season with a musical feast from Japan.
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Africa Cup Of Nations
Africa Cup of Nations 2017 - Gabon v Guinea-Bissau
2 hours, 14 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Live coverage of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations
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The Newsroom
Iraqi Forces Capture Key Mosul Site
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Iraqi troops take key I-S group base in Mosul University, Family reunion planned for Florida kidnap girl Show more
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Boston Calling
History in the Making
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Obama is the first US president to author an article in Science magazine. Show more
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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Questions
Rome
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Jonathan Dimbleby and panel discuss Italy’s pressing challenges with a public audience in the centre of Rome Show more
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Newshour
African leaders discuss Gambia's future
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Thirty nations and France's Francois Hollande gather in Mali for France-Africa summit Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Food Chain
Of Maize and Men: Unpicked
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We continue the story of the most abundant crop on earth: maize. This time we ask: are we producing too much of a good thing? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Red Nova explosion predicted
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Astronomers predict a massive Red Nova explosion around 2022. Plus whale menopause; quahogs measure climate change; new peat finds in Congo; climate change in India; stuttering. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The World This Week
How a funeral can change Iran
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaThe death - and funeral - of former president Rafsanjani propel Iran into a new era. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Congressman John Lewis involved in row with Donald Trump; Brazil prison riot; Carrie Fisher not to be digitally re-created in Star Wars Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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CrowdScience
Is there micro-life on Mars?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The hunt for Martians on the Red Planet continues – but has life already been taken there? Marnie Chesterton goes to a planet-simulating sandpit called the Mars Yard to find out. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Counting the Costs
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Stories of the smog that's choking China, new ways to make a living in Norway's Svalbard islands, the D R Congo's appetite for democracy and a year of historic surprises in Cuba Show more
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Heart and Soul
Bahá'i - The World's Faith
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A faith without borders, most of the Bahá’is live outside of the birth place of the religion, Iran, where they are seen as apostates Show more
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The Documentary
The President and the Press
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A history of how the White House and the press corps learned how to live with each other - and how that may be about to change. Show more
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The History Hour
Princess Diana's Minefield Walk
51 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A royal visit boosts landmine campaigners, Turkey's headscarf pioneer and spying in WW1 Show more
