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Talkabout Africa

The programme looking at the issues behind Africa's biggest headlines

World Service,524 episodes

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Road Deaths in the Developing World
Three quarters of the world's road traffic accidents occur in the developing world
31 Dec 1901,30 mins
Physical Disability in Africa
Ten per cent of African people suffer from a physical disability
14 Jul 1992,24 mins
Political Power Struggles in Madagascar
Violence in Madagascar and the destiny of President Didier Ratsiraka
26 Aug 1992,29 mins
A Voice for Niger's Tuareg Rebels
Why Niger's Tuareg rebels are fighting for recognition
02 Sep 1992,24 mins
The Ciskei Demonstration Massacre
Reactions to the South African Ciskei massacre in which 28 ANC supporters were killed
12 Sep 1992,25 mins
Civil War in Sierra Leone and Mozambique
Focus on the civil wars in Sierra Leone and Mozambique
07 Oct 1992,29 mins
Angola's Successful Election
UNITA and Angolan government begin talks following election results
17 Oct 1992,29 mins
Mixing Religion and Politics in Africa
The political role of the Christian church in Africa
28 Oct 1992,29 mins
Human Tragedy in Liberia
The devastating effect of shelling in the Liberian capital of Monrovia
11 Nov 1992,29 mins
Anarchy in Somalia
Who are the Somali people - and why has anarchy gripped their nation?
18 Nov 1992,29 mins
Violence in South Africa
Political wheeler-dealing fails to stop the violence in South Africa. Presenter: Jeremy Skeet.
02 Dec 1992,29 mins
Frustration, Despair and Hope in Angola
Angolan rebel force UNITA are bringing the country to a standstill
09 Dec 1992,29 mins
The Downfall of Zaire's Dictator?
A profile of President Mobutu as he loses grip on Zaire
16 Dec 1992,30 mins
Islamic Militants in Algeria
The battle between Algeria's security forces and Islamic Salvation Front
23 Dec 1992,29 mins
Was 1992 'Africa's Year of Democracy'?
Does Boutros Boutros-Ghali's appoinment as UN Secretary-General hail a new era for Africa?
30 Dec 1992,30 mins
Did Operation Restore Hope Succeed in Somalia?
Was the US operation to "Restore Hope" in Somalia a success?
01 Jan 1993,29 mins
Malawi's Referendum for Political Change
Malawi referendum to vote on one or multi-party political system
06 Jan 1993,29 mins
Uganda's Multi-Party System Setback
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni halts development of multi-party system
12 Jan 1993,30 mins
Separatist Movement in Casamance, Senegal
Why is Casamance seeking independence from Senegal?
20 Jan 1993,29 mins
Chad's Burning of Guns
The hopes of a nation beset by civil war, instability and rumoured military coups
27 Jan 1993,29 mins
Uncomfortable Neighbours: Ghana and Togo
Why relations between Ghana and Togo are being pushed to breaking point
03 Feb 1993,30 mins
A Week in Alex
Life in the tough township of Alexandra, just outside Johannesburg
10 Feb 1993,30 mins
The Sights and Sounds of Brixton
Daily life in the south London district of Brixton, famous for its riots in the 1980s
17 Feb 1993,29 mins
Observing Ramadan
How Ramadan came about and the impact it has on observers' everyday lives
24 Feb 1993,29 mins
What Makes Egypt Tick
Egypt: part of Africa but not "of" Africa?
10 Mar 1993,29 mins
Lebanese Communities in West Africa
Lebanese communities living in West Africa: why they came and how they live now
17 Mar 1993,29 mins
Securing Africa's Future
Could Africa survive without the International Monetary Fund and The World Bank?
24 Mar 1993,30 mins
Living in Lesotho
The geography, politics and culture of Lesotho in southern Africa
31 Mar 1993,29 mins
The Debate for Malawian Democracy
Representatives from Malawian government, opposition, church and press discuss politics
07 Apr 1993,29 mins
Ending the Sudan Civil War
How to reconcile the Sudanese government and SPLA
14 Apr 1993,29 mins