BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Tuesday 14 January 2020

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The History Hour—The Computers for Schools revolution
  Bringing laptops into education; the battle for Fallujah; environmentalist Chico Mendes.(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Siemens develops Australian coal mine despite climate pressure
  The German firm will proceed with a giant mining project in Australia despite protests.
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—14/01/2020 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/14 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  In the Studio—Arwa al-Ammari: Putting Saudi elegance on the fashion map
  Saudi designer Arwa al-Ammari prepares a new range for the catwalk
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Forecasting volcanoes
  Preparing for disasters long before they strike rather than rescuing people afterwards
11. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/14 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 03:32GMT
  The Why Factor—Dystopias
  Why is dystopic fiction so appealing?(R)
13. 03:50GMT
  More or Less—Bushfire mystery
  Have a billion animals died in Australia’s fires?(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Queen agrees 'transition' to new role for Harry and Meghan
  Further talks are needed over the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's move to Canada
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—France and Sahel nations step up jihadist fight
  The partners form a joint command to tackle Islamist insurgents in the African region
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Queen agrees Harry and Meghan 'transition period'
  A statement said more work was needed to resolve complex matters within the coming days
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—'Transition' role for Harry and Meghan
  Details of Harry and Meghan's new life to be finalised over the coming days
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Newsday—"Progressive new role" for Harry and Meghan
  The Queen has agreed a "period of transition" for Prince Harry and Meghan
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/14 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—The power-hungry internet
  Why our growing use of technology is a threat to the planet
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—Storming the Stasi HQ
  After the fall of the Berlin Wall East German citizens stormed the secret police HQ
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Chinese author An Yu
  An Yu talks about her debut novel Braised Pork, a surreal tale of contemporary China
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  World Update—UK PM says Iran deal could be renegotiated
  A new Trump deal with Iran would be a 'great way forward' says Boris Johnson
14. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—14/01/2020 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/14 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 11:32GMT
  Discovery—The misinformation virus
  Why fake science spreads faster online than the truth
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—Forced to teach in a ‘re-education’ camp
  Sayragul Sauytbay says she was made to work in a detention camp for Chinese Muslims
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—14/01/2020 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/14 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  The Documentary—The Coffin Club
  Meet the New Zealanders making an art-form out of coffin creation
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—Rouhani: Everyone responsible to be punished for jet tragedy
  Iran's President Rouhani says everyone responsible to be punished for Ukraine jet tragedy
9. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Shooting reported in Sudan's capital
  There has been heavy gunfire in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum
11. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/14 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  World Business Report—A truce in the US-China trade war?
  With a deal due to be signed between the US and China, we ask if the trade war is ending
13. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—LGBT life in Indonesia
  An Indonesian mayor raided the LGBT community after a rapist was jailed in the UK
15. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Libya's Haftar refuses to sign ceasefire
  The ceasefire brokered by Russia had been signed by the UN-backed government
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Forecasting volcanoes
  Preparing for disasters long before they strike rather than rescuing people afterwards(R)
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/14 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Discovery—The misinformation virus
  Why fake science spreads faster online than the truth(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—East Africa locust swarm threats crops
  A swarm of locusts that has wreaked havoc in east Africa has moved further south in Kenya
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/14 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2020/01/14 GMT
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—14/01/2020 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Documentary—The Coffin Club
  Meet the New Zealanders making an art-form out of coffin creation(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/14 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  In the Studio—Arwa al-Ammari: Putting Saudi elegance on the fashion map
  Saudi designer Arwa al-Ammari prepares a new range for the catwalk(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—14/01/2020 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—14/01/2020 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/14 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—A truce in the US-China trade war?
  With a deal due to be signed between the US and China, we ask if the trade war is ending
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/14 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  Outlook—Forced to teach in a ‘re-education’ camp
  Sayragul Sauytbay says she was made to work in a detention camp for Chinese Muslims(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/15 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Chinese author An Yu
  An Yu talks about her debut novel Braised Pork, a surreal tale of contemporary China(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/15 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Will US and China end the trade war?
  A deal is due to be signed - what is at stake?
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/15 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—15/01/2020 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/15 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  The Compass—Chinese Dreams, Chinese Dreams: Kenya
  4/5How is China’s growing role in Kenya’s media scene changing perceptions of China?
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/15 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  The Interview—Douglas Silliman: What is Donald Trump's strategy in Iraq?
  The former US ambassador to Iraq assesses the White House's possible next moves
11. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/15 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 03:32GMT
  The Documentary—The Coffin Club
  Meet the New Zealanders making an art-form out of coffin creation(R)
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/15 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Clashes in Sudan between army and mutineers
  Sudan's army overruns HQ of mutinous forces once loyal to ex-leader, Omar al-Bashir
15. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/01/15 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Sudan: Army clashes with mutineers in Khartoum
  Army overruns HQ of mutinous forces from an intelligence agency once loyal to ex-leader

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