BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Monday 22 May 2017

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Trump Signs Saudi Arms Deals
  
  President Trump strikes $350bn worth of arms deals with Saudi Arabia
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/22 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Stolen
  
  The violinist who lost her million dollar Stradivarius and the boy who stole a bus (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Nigeria's Oil Minister Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu
  
  Can oil dependent Nigeria transform itself into a modern trading economy?
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/22 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—It is all Words
  
  What did the phrase 'America First' mean in the 1700s? (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Trump Uses Strong Language Against Iran
  
  President Trump accuses Iran of fuelling sectarian conflict and terror across the region.
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Trump's Speech To Arab Leaders
  
  President Trump has called on Arab leaders to work together to defeat religious extremism
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump Visits Israel Amid Tight Security
  
  President Trump heads to Israel and the Palestinian territories.
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Trump Visits Israel and the Palestinian Territories
  
  Trump set to meet both the Israeli prime minister and the Palestinian president.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Nigeria's Oil Minister Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu
  
  Can oil dependent Nigeria transform itself into a modern trading economy? (R)
3. 06:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/22 06:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 06:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why is Childbirth Painful?
  
  Why is it more painful for some women than others? (R)
5. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Donald Trump is visiting Israel and the Palestinian territories.
  
  President Trump will hold talks with both Israeli and Palestinian leaders.
7. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/22 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Leading The Way on Gender Equality?
  
  Sweden often tops gender equality lists, but is that status totally deserved?
9. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Teresa Teng
  
  The Taiwanese pop singer who became a superstar in communist China
10. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 08:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Ridley Scott, Anoushka Shankar, Amy Schumer
  
  The best global arts coverage from across the BBC.
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Trump Visits Israel on First Presidential Tour
  
  He will hold talks with both Israeli and Palestinian leaders during his two-day stop
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump: 'New Reasons for Hope'
  
  President Trump arrives in Israel, Turkey coup trial, Yemen cholera outbreak
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/22 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Being Open About Breast Cancer
  
  An athlete and a dancer exchange their breast cancer experiences
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Danced in the Rubble of my Home
  
  Ahmad Joudeh grew up in a refugee camp in Syria but was determined to become a dancer.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump Optimistic About Middle East Peace
  
  President Trump speaks of a rare opportunity to bring peace to the Middle East
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/22 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Thankless Tasks
  
  Dotun Adebayo discovers why anyone does a job where lots of people hate you
5. 12:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Uganda's Refugees
  
  Has Uganda accepted more refugees than some European countries manage in an entire year?
6. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—President Trump Arrives in Israel
  
  Donald Trump continues his first foreign trip flying directly from Saudi Arabia to Israel
8. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Nigeria's Oil Minister Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu
  
  Can oil dependent Nigeria transform itself into a modern trading economy? (R)
10. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/22 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Ford Appoints New Chief Executive
  
  Ford has replaced its chief executive following a major reshuffle at the US car giant.
12. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Tunisia Forces Clash With Protesters
  
  Protestors demanding a greater share of the country's energy wealth.
14. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/22 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Arsenal 'not for sale' says Kroenke
  
  John Bennett and guests discuss Arsenal's future and the day's top sport stories
16. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—President Trump On A Diplomatic Mission To Israel
  
  Will he achieve the ultimate goal of a peace deal?
18. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Salva Kiir 'Declares Unilateral Ceasefire' In South Sudan
  
  Main rebel leader, Riek Machar, not invited to take part in the talks.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump says Iran must stop supporting 'terrorists and militias'
  
  US President makes strong criticisms of Iran during Israel visit
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/22 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Kroenke: Arsenal 'Not for Sale'
  
  John Bennett and guests discuss Arsenal's future and the day's top sport stories
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—The Gambia's Jammeh 'stole $50m' Assets Frozen
  
  Government discovers Mr Jammeh made unauthorised withdrawals from state accounts.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/22 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Discovery—History of the Rise of the Robots
  
  From the Ancient Greeks to Maria in Metropolis, Adam Rutherford explores robots in culture
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Trump Visits Jerusalem's Western Wall
  
  President Trump is optimistic about chances for a peace deal in the Middle East
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Thankless Tasks
  
  Dotun Adebayo discovers why anyone does a job where lots of people hate you (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/22 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Being Open About Breast Cancer
  
  An athlete and a dancer exchange their breast cancer experiences (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Michael Flynn Invokes Fifth Amendment
  
  Former US National Security Adviser won't give evidence to Russia Senate investigation
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—22/05/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/22 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Ford Appoints New Chief Executive
  
  Ford has replaced its chief executive following a major reshuffle at the US car giant.
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Ridley Scott, Anoushka Shankar, Amy Schumer
  
  The best global arts coverage from across the BBC. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/23 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Nineteen People Killed at Pop Concert
  
  Nineteen people have been killed in a suspected terror attack at Manchester Arena.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/23 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Turning Haiti’s Plastic Trash into Cash
  
  Can “social plastic” keep the oceans clean and fight poverty too?
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/23 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Thankless Tasks
  
  Dotun Adebayo discovers why anyone does a job where lots of people hate you (R)
7. 01:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Uganda's Refugees
  
  Has Uganda accepted more refugees than some European countries manage in an entire year? (R)
8. 02:00GMT
  
  Breaking News
  
  live coverage from the BBC World Service
9. 03:00GMT
  
  Breaking News
  
  live coverage from the BBC World Service
10. 04:00GMT
  
  Breaking News
  
  live coverage from the BBC World Service
11. 05:00GMT
  
  Breaking News
  
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Tuesday 23 May 2017

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