A Journey on the River Congo
A journey along the River Congo leads to new insights for the journalist.
Stringer is Anjan Sundaram's vivid account of self-discovery and danger. In 2005, at the age of 22, the decision to give up a maths Phd to become a journalist takes Sundaram to war torn Congo ahead of the first democratic elections for 40 years. Today, Sundaram leaves the city of Kinshasa behind and travels along the River Congo into the jungle where a chance encounter leaves him unsettled.
Read by Riz Ahmed
Abridged by Richard Hamilton
Produced by Elizabeth Allard.
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Stringer: A Reporter's Journey Into the Congo
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Riz Ahmed |
| Producer | Elizabeth Allard |
| Abridger | Richard Hamilton |
| Author | Anjan Sundaram |
Broadcasts
- Wed 21 May 201409:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Thu 22 May 201400:30BBC Radio 4
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