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The Explanation
Who are the Uyghurs and why are they being persecuted?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
John Sudworth was based in China for nine years, and reported on the treatment of the Uyghur people. He speaks to Claire Graham about how Xinjiang became a surveillance state. Show more
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Weekend
The 75th anniversary of Sri Lankan independence
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for years
This years mark 75 years since Sri Lanka became independent from Britain Show more
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Weekend
Suspected Chinese spy balloon irks US
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for years
Beijing calls for cool heads after a Chinese observation balloon intrudes US airspace Show more
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Weekend
Chinese spy balloon or weather balloon?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for years
China urges calm over 'spy' balloon in US airspace Show more
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Sportshour
How football needs to move out of the Dark Ages
45 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Why footballer David Wheeler is using his platform to speak out on important issues affecting the game and society as a whole. Show more
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Newshour
04/02/2023 13:06 GMT: Pope visits South Sudan
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Can Pope Francis help to bring peace to the divided African country? Show more
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BBC OS Conversations
Living with power cuts
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We hear from people who experience regular power interrruptions Show more
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Outlook
The Syrian artist bringing beauty to a desert refugee camp
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Malak packed the essentials when she fled the war in Syria: her sketchbook and pencils. Now she brings beauty and changes attitudes inside the Zaatari refugee camp with her art. Show more
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The Arts Hour
Author Ann-Helén Laestadius on reindeer herding
50 minutes
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Nikki Bedi is joined by best-selling Swedish author Ann-Helén Laestadius and cultural critic Karen Krizanovich Show more
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Newshour
04/02/2023 21:06 GMT: China balloon: US shoots down airship over Atlantic
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The US military hopes to recover debris from the suspected Chinese spy aircraft Show more
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Sporting Witness
First women's cyclo-cross world championship
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 2000, female riders were able to take part in the cyclo-cross world championship. It was half a century after the men's event first took place. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Cleaning house in Kyiv
23 minutes
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Ukraine acts to fight corruption; Uzbekistan reimagines the glories of Samarkand; 'urban ranchers' change Uruguay’s beef market; and why one Brexit-watcher can’t give up the habit Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Inside the rise of LGBTQ+ fiction
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We explore the outlook for LGBTQ+ authors and readers against a backdrop of increasing sales and international book bans. Show more
