Business Daily
Angela Merkel Wins Fourth Term
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
What next for the German economy as Merkel loses support to the nationalist AfD party? Show more
Witness History
Steve Biko: Black Consciousness Leader
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The anti-apartheid activist had died in police custody in South Africa. He was buried on September 25th 1977 - thousands of people attended his funeral. Show more
The Arts Hour
On Tour in St Petersburg
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The Arts Hour on Tour is in South Korea to see how arts and culture are changing Show more
World Update
Merkel Wins Fourth Term, AfD Nationalists Rise
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Her conservative CDU/CSU bloc has seen its worst result in almost 70 years Show more
The Newsroom
Kurdistan Independence Referendum Underway
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Iraqi Kurds vote in a controversial poll they hope will see the region split from Iraq. Show more
The Conversation
My time in public office
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Two former politicians in Nigeria and South Africa discuss why they chose to take on their roles, the realities of political life, and why a thick skin is critical. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
My 50 Year Search for my Little Sister
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A few weeks ago we got an email from a listener. Inside the email was an incredible family quest to reunite with a sister who had been lost for almost 50 years. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The German Chancellor now faces tough coalition talks as the AfD nationalists enter parliament. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Why Factor
Surrogacy
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Why do some women choose to carry a baby for 9 months, give birth to it, then hand it to a stranger to bring up as their own? How does it feel to give up the child? Show more
More or Less
Sperm - Are we Going Extinct?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A study released recently says that male sperm count has declined by 50 percent since 1973. But previous studies have had questionable results. Is the new study more reliable? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 2017/09/25 14:32 GMT: German Election: Merkel Wins Fourth Term
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The euro has edged lower as negotiations begin to form Germany's next government. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Merkel Faces Challenge of Creating Coalition
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
German Chancellor must overcome huge difficulties to achieve stable ruling alliance. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Discovery
Africa’s Great Green Wall
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Transforming the Sahal into a world wonder is the aim of Africa’s Great Green Wall, regreening landscape from Senegal to Djibouti. Can it meet its ambition to reverse poor land use Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Is this the end of grand coalition politics in Germany? We also hear how Germany's main opposition parties will respond to the emergence of the right wing AfD Party. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Why Factor
Surrogacy
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Why do some women choose to carry a baby for 9 months, give birth to it, then hand it to a stranger to bring up as their own? How does it feel to give up the child? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
My time in public office
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Two former politicians in Nigeria and South Africa discuss why they chose to take on their roles, the realities of political life, and why a thick skin is critical. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 2017/09/25 22:32 GMT: German Election: Merkel Wins Fourth Term
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The euro has edged lower as negotiations begin to form Germany's next government. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Arts Hour
On Tour in St Petersburg
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The Arts Hour on Tour is in South Korea to see how arts and culture are changing Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Kurdistan Votes in Independence Referendum
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Voters are jubilant as they go to the polls, but Baghdad opposes the vote. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
Rhetoric intensifies between US and North Korea
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
White House condemns North Korea's threat to shoot down US bombers, Results awaited in independence referendum in the Kurdish region of Iraq Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Why Factor
Surrogacy
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Why do some women choose to carry a baby for 9 months, give birth to it, then hand it to a stranger to bring up as their own? How does it feel to give up the child? Show more
More or Less
Sperm - Are we Going Extinct?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A study released recently says that male sperm count has declined by 50 percent since 1973. But previous studies have had questionable results. Is the new study more reliable? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
