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Weekend
Moderna's coronavirus vaccine approved in the US
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
The coronavirus vaccine by Moderna approved for use in the US; is HIV being forgotten? Show more
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Weekend
Italy set for lockdown over Christmas and New Year
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Italy imposing nationwide lockdown over Christmas; US approves second coronavirus vaccine Show more
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Weekend
Has HIV been forgotten because of coronavirus?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Has COVID taken the world's attention from HIV? US approves Moderna coronavirus vaccine Show more
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Leah Sottile on the legacy of the Oklahoma City Bombing and America’s far-right today. Show more
Over to You
Moving personal stories of life in the pandemic
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Presenter Alan Dein and producer Laurence Grissell explain how they found the inspirational personal stories in the documentary Don't Log Off. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportshour
“It’s much more than being a race car driver” – Nascar racer Bubba Wallace on finding his voice
20 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Bubba Wallace joins us to reflect on a turbulent 2020 and to look ahead to racing for his new Michael Jordan owned team in 2021. Show more
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Newshour
19/12/2020 13:06 GMT: Italy faces lockdown over Christmas period
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
A second nationwide lockdown will come into force in Italy. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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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The History Hour
The birth of Bangladesh
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How Bangladesh’s struggle for independence began with a landmark election in Pakistan, Gibraltar under Spanish blockade plus Britain’s first reality TV family and White Christmas. Show more
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This Is Africa
This Is Africa: Our first year
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for years
We celebrate the first birthday of This Is Africa by looking back at some of the most inspiring up-and-coming artists we’ve featured in the past 12 months. Show more
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Newshour
19/12/2020 21:06 GMT: UK pandemic rules tightened over new strain of coronavirus
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson bans Christmas gatherings as virus spreads. Show more
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Business Weekly
Big trouble for Big Tech?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Silicon Valley's biggest names are facing an unprecedented onslaught of scrutiny Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Board games: The politics of play
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How do board games encourage players to explore ideas, politics and morals? Show more
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When James Le Mesurier fell to his death he left behind a tangle of truths and lies. Show more
Over to You
Moving personal stories of life in the pandemic
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Presenter Alan Dein and producer Laurence Grissell explain how they found the inspirational personal stories in the documentary Don't Log Off. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Covid -19 – Mutations are normal
1 hour, 8 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Viral mutations happen all the time but we still need to be wary of their impact. Show more
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When Katty Met Carlos
What next for the GOP?
30 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The Trump presidency might be over, but will Republican leaders jettison Trumpism - and who will lead the party into the next presidential race? Show more
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The Documentary
Dissecting Beethoven
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A look at theories that health problems may explain Beethoven’s suffering and his music. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Data, doctors - and doubt over Turkey's Covid statistics
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Are official Turkish figures downplaying the scale of the pandemic? Plus: stumbling towards peace in Sudan's Darfur; barter is back on the Galapagos and a holy cave for mothers Show more
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Leah Sottile on the legacy of the Oklahoma City Bombing and America’s far-right today. Show more
The Big Idea
Fighting pandemics
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The 2020 pandemic has transformed our world, but it won’t be the last to do so. How should we prepare for the future? Show more
