BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Thursday 31 March 2022

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Biden poised to invoke Cold War-era law to encourage domestic mining
  
  U.S. President Biden could invoke a Cold War-era law to encourage domestic mining
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—31/03/2022 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/03/2022 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Shipwreck
  
  Searching for the identities of those who died in a Mediterranean shipwreck (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The sisters reuniting separated siblings at camp
  
  Lynn Price and Andi Andree didn't find out they were sisters until the ages of 8 and 9 (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Afghanistan's women's newspaper
  
  Aina-E-Zan, or Women's Mirror, was launched in 2002 at a time of hope for Afghan women. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—31/03/2022 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/03/2022 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Food in the metaverse
  
  What food could look like in virtual worlds and what it means for restaurants
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Russia announces 24-hour ceasefire in Mariupol
  
  Trust levels between the two countries are extremely low.
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Russia offers 24-hour ceasefire out of Mariupol
  
  If successful, the offer should permit many people to leave the besieged city.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Russia promises to open humanitarian corridor in Mariupol
  
  Officials have said a 24-hour ceasefire will begin today.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Can Putin be prosecuted for war crimes?
  
  What counts as a war crime and can Vladimir Putin be held responsible?
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/03/2022 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—What are Russia's mercenaries doing in Africa?
  
  We look into the secretive Wagner Group's history of violence in Africa
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Selling Van Gogh's Sunflowers
  
  How one of the Dutch artist's masterpieces was auctioned for a world record in 1987.
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—31/03/2022 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/03/2022 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Treating stress and anxiety in Ukraine
  
  Psychological counselling in Ukraine
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Margaret Fuller: Early feminist and war correspondent
  
  A brilliant American journalist determined to live her life to the full
14. 09:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Tanya Streeter
  
  In 2002, free diver Tanya Streeter attempted to reach a record depth of 160m.
15. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—31/03/2022 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/03/2022 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 10:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Food in the metaverse
  
  What food could look like in virtual worlds and what it means for restaurants (R)
19. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Dressing Beyoncé: It started with a Barbie outfit
  
  Artist Osman Yousefzada's love of clothes came from watching his mum sew for neighbours
21. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Selling Van Gogh's Sunflowers
  
  How one of the Dutch artist's masterpieces was auctioned for a world record in 1987. (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—31/03/2022 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/03/2022 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Shipwreck
  
  Searching for the identities of those who died in a Mediterranean shipwreck (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Red Cross to evacuate Mariupol
  
  The ICRC will evacuate civilians from the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Can Putin be prosecuted for war crimes?
  
  What counts as a war crime and can Vladimir Putin be held responsible? (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/03/2022 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—UN seeks billions in aid for Afghanistan
  
  Amid a worsening humanitarian crisis, the UN is seeking $4.4bn in aid for Afghanistan
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Kenya's Court blocks constitutional reforms
  
  The Supreme Court has struck down an initiative aimed at changing the constitution
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/03/2022 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—2022/03/31 15:32 GMT
  
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
15. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  Global Questions—Ukraine crisis: What next for Europe?
  
  Fears are growing the war in Ukraine could spill into Poland and change Europe forever
17. 16:56GMT
  
  Outside Source—2022/03/31 16:56 GMT
  
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
18. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Tunisia's President dissolves parliament
  
  Tunisia's President Saïed dissolved the parliament he had previously suspended
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—31/03/2022 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/03/2022 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2022/03/31 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—The African states that stand to gain from gas trade
  
  African countries like Algeria could benefit from compensating for Russia's gas supplies
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/03/2022 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Treating stress and anxiety in Ukraine
  
  Psychological counselling in Ukraine (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Red Cross plans biggest Mariupol convoy yet
  
  Red Cross plans biggest relief and evacuation convoy yet into Mariupol
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Dressing Beyoncé: It started with a Barbie outfit
  
  Artist Osman Yousefzada's love of clothes came from watching his mum sew for neighbours (R)
13. 21:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Selling Van Gogh's Sunflowers
  
  How one of the Dutch artist's masterpieces was auctioned for a world record in 1987. (R)
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—31/03/2022 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—31/03/2022 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/03/2022 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—UN seeks billions in aid for Afghanistan
  
  Amid a worsening humanitarian crisis, the UN is seeking $4.4bn in aid for Afghanistan
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/03/2022 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Margaret Fuller: Early feminist and war correspondent
  
  A brilliant American journalist determined to live her life to the full (R)
21. 23:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Tanya Streeter
  
  In 2002, free diver Tanya Streeter attempted to reach a record depth of 160m. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2022 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Ships backed-up in Shanghai
  
  Covid measures in Shanghai have knock-on effects on shipping
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2022 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/04/2022 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2022 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  World Football—Counting down to Qatar 2022
  
  In the week of the World Cup draw, Mani Djazmi travels to the host country Qatar.
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2022 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Dressing Beyoncé: It started with a Barbie outfit
  
  Artist Osman Yousefzada's love of clothes came from watching his mum sew for neighbours (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Selling Van Gogh's Sunflowers
  
  How one of the Dutch artist's masterpieces was auctioned for a world record in 1987. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2022 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/04/2022 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2022 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Lipa Schmelzer: The Jewish Lady Gaga
  
  Lipa Schmeltzer is a star in the world of Jewish music, but not with traditional music (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2022 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—01/04/2022 04:06 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2022 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—01/04/2022 05:06 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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