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Assignment
The spy in your pocket
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How surveillance software designed to track drug-dealers and terrorists is being used to spy on journalists, human rights activists and lawyers carrying out legitimate activities. Show more
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Weekend
Iran to meet signatories to nuclear deal
53 minutes
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Officials from Tehran to meet signatories to the nuclear deal; Trump criticised for tweet Show more
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Weekend
Protesters keep up their fight in Hong Kong
53 minutes
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Protesters keeping up their fight in Hong Kong; last-ditch efforts at Iran nuclear deal Show more
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Weekend
Former German ambassador to Britain on Brexit
23 minutes
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Former German ambassador to the UK gives his views on Brexit; Tehran to meet signatories to nuclear deal Show more
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The Food Chain
Baristas: The daily grind
26 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
What the person making your coffee is really thinking. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Aung San's ambiguous legacy in Myanmar
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Why Aung San Suu Kyi's father is still a national hero; the simmering streets of Basra in Iraq; India's space optimism; and how President Duterte's jokes are no laughing matter Show more
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Heart and Soul
Walking on a hot coil
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The Hindu festival of self-injuring to ask the gods for a good harvest. Show more
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Outlook
Exposing my twin – the paedophile priest
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Margaret Harrod was a nun and her twin brother was a priest in Australia. They were inseparable but when she learned about her brother’s crimes Margaret knew she had to speak out. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
From Burning Man to Nyege Nyege: How music festivals change culture
27 minutes
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We explore the world of music festivals from Uganda's Nyege Nyege to Burning Man in the Nevada Desert. Show more
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The Documentary
World Book Café: Copenhagen
50 minutes
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Authors share their experiences of the reality of living in the Danish capital. Show more
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Newshour
Chaotic scenes as protests continue in Hong Kong
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Volleys of tear gas fired off against pro-democracy demonstrators in 8th week of protest Show more
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The Documentary
When Africa meets China
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Linda Yueh uncovers the trend of Africans moving to live in China. Show more
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50 Things That Made the Modern Economy
Postage stamp
10 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Rowland Hill was fed up with Britain's postal service, so he came up with a system of his own. It changed the world. Show more
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In the Balance
How to give feedback
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
What are the best - and worst - ways to give feedback at work? Show more
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Heart and Soul
Walking on a hot coil
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The Hindu festival of self-injuring to ask the gods for a good harvest. Show more
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Newshour
Baltimore residents defend city after President Trump's criticism
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
The President described Baltimore as a "rodent-infested mess" Show more
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50 Things That Made the Modern Economy
Postage stamp
10 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Rowland Hill was fed up with Britain's postal service, so he came up with a system of his own. It changed the world. Show more
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People Fixing The World
Stopping child marriage with solar lanterns
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In Ethiopia, thousands of girls are being given small solar-powered lanterns. The lamps are helping to stop child marriage and changing the way girls are seen. Show more
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Discovery
What next for the Moon?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The Moon rush is back on. And this time it’s not just the US and Russia. Roland Pease looks into the global players racing to explore our nearest celestial neighbour. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 2019/07/29 00:06 GMT: Trade talks to continue between the US and China
23 minutes
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US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will travel to Shanghai to continue trade talks with China Show more
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Science In Action
The human danger – for sharks
30 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A global appetite for shark meat, fins and expansive deep ocean fishing threatens these iconic predators Show more
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Health Check
France to axe homeopathy funding
27 minutes
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Homeopathy funding to end in France; New wireless monitors for sick newborn babies; Electric or manual - which toothbrush works best Show more
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The Conversation
Women living with schizophrenia
26 minutes
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Two women with mental health issues talk about overcoming stigma to pursue their careers Show more
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