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Weekend
UK accuses Russia of plans to install new Ukraine leader
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for years
The UK has accused the Kremlin of planning to install a pro-Russian leader in Ukraine Show more
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Weekend
ISIS and Kurdish forces fighting continues in Syria
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for years
Fighting between ISIS and Kurdish forces in Syria continues for third day Show more
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Weekend
UK accuses Russia of plans to install new Ukraine leader
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for years
The UK has accused the Kremlin of planning to install a pro-Russian leader in Ukraine Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Searching for Mexico's drug-war 'disappeared'
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Trying to find traces of missing relatives in the Sonora desert; destruction in Kazakhstan's capital; a survivor in Somalia; the suspicions dividing Syrian refugees in Germany Show more
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Women Building Peace
Afghanistan
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
'Lama', a student in Afghanistan who now fears for her safety, speaks to the country's former education minister Rangina Hamidi and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Show more
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Over to You
How less can often be more
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Listeners put their comments to Tim Harford, host of numbers show More Or Less. Plus evidence of listener power: how a complaint prompted the BBC WS to install a new transmitter! Show more
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The Inquiry
What’s going on in Kazakhstan?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
What has caused the worst unrest and political infighting in Kazakhstan’s recent history? Scores of deaths and thousands of arrests prompted the summoning of foreign troops. Show more
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Newshour
23/01/2022 13:06 GMT: Heavy gunfire at military bases in Burkina Faso
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
The government of Burkina Faso denies reports of a coup attempt or that the president has been detained. Show more
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The Forum
Copper: From mining to microprocessors
39 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The versatile metal that is vital for our electricity supply, mobile phones and new green technologies like solar power. Show more
More or Less
Are female patients more likely to die if the surgeon is male?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Are women 32% more likely to die after operation by male surgeon Show more
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Pick of the World
What is the purpose of life?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The pick of the BBC World Service, chosen by its listeners. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Searching for Mexico's drug-war 'disappeared'
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Trying to find traces of missing relatives in the Sonora desert; destruction in Kazakhstan's capital; a survivor in Somalia; the suspicions dividing Syrian refugees in Germany Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 24/01/2022 01:06 GMT : Italy to elect a new president
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The president will have to ensure political stability to underpin strong economic growth Show more
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The Climate Question
Are we too reliant on tech that’s not invented yet?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Do countries’ climate pledges rely too much upon technology that is in its infancy? Show more
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Women Building Peace
Afghanistan
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
'Lama', a student in Afghanistan who now fears for her safety, speaks to the country's former education minister Rangina Hamidi and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Show more
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Pick of the World
What is the purpose of life?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The pick of the BBC World Service, chosen by its listeners. Show more
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