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In the Balance
The Nation State in a Digital Age
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Donald Trump's win and Brexit's victory at the polls tell us that nationalism is on the rise. But how does that sit with a global economy that's increasingly inter-connected? Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Giving Banned Music a New Voice
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Norweigan singer Moddi explains why he chose to record 12 banned songs from around the world Show more
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Weekend
US Judge Temporarily Halts Executive Order Deportations
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
New York court upholds legal challenge to immigration ban; French Socialist primaries; Reviving coal towns in Asturias Show more
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Weekend
Legal Challenge Against Trump's Immigration Ban Upheld
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
US halts executive order deportations; French Socialist primary; India demonetisation. Show more
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Weekend
Deportations Halted After US Court Ruling
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
US judge temporarily halts the deportation of visa holders or refugees after Trump order. Show more
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Trending
Robot News and Fake Facts
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Tens of thousands of automated videos have appeared online recently. All feature photos of news events accompanied by a robotic voice. We investigate who’s making them and why. Show more
Over to You
The BBC Gets a Reality Check
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The BBC sets up a team to debunk fake news, and listeners' views on Trump’s inauguration coverage. Show more
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Heart and Soul
Making Faces
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How renowned Pakistani bridal make-up artist Shamain Faruque channels religion through make-up. Show more
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British Conservative MP Nadhim Zahawi, born in Iraq, fears he will be barred from US under restrictions on travellers from seven Muslim nations and all refugees Show more
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The Why Factor
Cryonics
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Why would anyone spend tens of thousands of dollars to have their body frozen at death, in the hope of being brought back to life sometime in the future? Could it ever happen? Show more
The Gutenberg printing press is widely considered to be one of humanity’s defining inventions. But it couldn’t have changed the world without another brilliant invention: paper. Show more
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Social genetics; Making metallic hydrogen; What makes us fat?; Human/Animal Chimeras; The Falklands Island wolf; Spotting fake health news; Altered States of Consciousness Show more
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Newshour
International Criticism Over Trump's Travel Ban
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Views for and against the US ban on travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries. Show more
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The BBC World Service drama that's made and set in Nigeria.
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Africa Cup Of Nations
Quarter Final Match - DR Congo v Ghana
3 hours, 28 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Quarter Final Match - DR Congo v Ghana
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From Our Own Correspondent
Departures
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A Rohingya exodus and official denials from Myanmar; Yahya Jammeh leaves the Gambia; female Marines are made in the USA; and the Mediterranean time capsule of Northern Cyprus Show more
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In the Balance
The Nation State in a Digital Age
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Donald Trump's win and Brexit's victory at the polls tell us that nationalism is on the rise. But how does that sit with a global economy that's increasingly inter-connected? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The History Hour
The Aboriginal Tent Embassy
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Indigenous rights in Australia, the invention of the microwave oven, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Desert Island Discs. Show more
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Mr Trump accuses the media of false reporting. He said visas would be issued to travellers from all countries within ninety days; Benoit Hamon wins French Socialist vote. Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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The Conversation
Forced Marriage
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
As a teenager, Jasvinder Sanghera ran away from home to escape a forced marriage. Fraidy Reiss left her whole life behind in her quest for freedom. Both now support others. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 2017/01/30 01:06 GMT: Protests Spread Over Trump Travel Ban
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
There have been widespread protests over Donald Trump's decision to ban people from seven mainly Muslim countries from entering the United States. Show more
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The Food Chain
The Queen of Creole
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Meet 94-year-old creole chef, Leah Chase. During her time she’s hosted US Presidents, civil rights activists, and music legends from Ray Charles to Michael Jackson. Show more
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