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From Our Own Correspondent
Egypt - Ten Years On
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Memories of Mubarak's fall and analysis of the military's enduring control. Plus: a Roma settlement struggles in Bulgaria; Pakistan's culture wars and saving India's pangolins Show more
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Donald Trump has been acquitted of inciting insurrection; racism and extremism in Canada Show more
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President Biden has said democracy is fragile after the US Senate acquitted Donald Trump. Show more
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Thousands on the streets in Myanmar; US Senate acquits Donald Trump on incitement Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Egypt - Ten Years On
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Memories of Mubarak's fall and analysis of the military's enduring control. Plus: a Roma settlement struggles in Bulgaria; Pakistan's culture wars and saving India's pangolins Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Africa Life Clinic
Superbugs and superfoods
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Antibiotic resistance is a global health threat but there are things we can do to slow the resistance. Coconut oil has had many health claims made about it, but how many are true? Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Questions
The politics of Covid-19
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Every month, members of the public put their questions on issues impacting the world. Show more
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Newshour
14/02/2021 13:06 GMT: WHO defends the credibility of its mission to China
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
One of the scientists investigating the origins of the pandemic tells us there was cooperation from the Chinese but they could have provided more information. Show more
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The Documentary
World Wide Waves: The sounds of community radio
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We tune in to small radio stations around the world that bind remote communities, play a dazzling array of music, educate, entertain, and empower people to make change. Show more
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More or Less
How much Covid in the world?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Counting all the virus particles in every human on the planet. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Comedians vs. the News
Patton Oswalt and Antonio Badia
33 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
International comedy stars with a funny take on the world’s headlines. This week, why are soap stars and wrestlers going head to head in Mexico’s elections? Show more
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Music Life
Comparison is the thief of joy with Liz Lubega, R-Kay, Intalekt and TINYMAN
31 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Liz Lubega, R-Kay, Intalekt and TINYMAN discuss the importance of community, the love of language and culture, and whether self-doubt has got in the way of creating. Show more
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Newshour
14/02/2021 21:06 GMT: Fighting intensifies in northern Yemen
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Houthi rebels and government forces have clashed near the Yemini city of Ma'rib. Show more
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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.
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Leah Sottile on the legacy of the Oklahoma City Bombing and America’s far-right today. Show more
More or Less
How much Covid in the world?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Counting all the virus particles in every human on the planet. Show more
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BBC OS Conversations
Coronavirus: The vaccinated
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A hospital porter and a hospital cleaner talk about their work during the pandemic Show more
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Discovery
The power of one
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Lockdown reminds us how social we are, yet many species favour a solitary life. Lucy Cooke explores how and why going solo can be a winning evolutionary strategy. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 15/02/2021 01:06 GMT : When will Biden name the head of the FDA?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The US Food and Drug Administration head not announced yet despite the pandemic. Show more
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HARDtalk
Kirill Dmitriev: Russia's Sputnik V a vaccine for humankind?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to a close ally of President Putin and the head of a ten billion dollar sovereign wealth fund which backed Sputnik V Show more
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The Conversation
Women writing true crime
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Why are we so interested in women as victims and killers? Kim Chakanetsa talks to a Canadian podcaster and South African author to find out more about our fascination. Show more
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The Forum
Sister Juana, a great mind of Mexico
40 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A revered 17th-century writer who championed women's rights Show more
Sporting Witness
Nova Peris - Australia's first aboriginal Olympic champion
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How the hockey-player from Darwin broke barriers by winning an Olympic gold medal in 1996 Show more
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The Climate Question
Does big money really believe green is good?
24 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Global titans of finance laud the climate transition as a historic opportunity but remain invested in the fossil fuel industry to the tune of hundreds of billions of dollars. Show more
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CrowdScience
Can I improve my sense of direction?
40 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Why do some people frequently get lost whereas others can orientate themselves with ease? We explore the biological and environmental factors that influence success. Show more
