BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Thursday 9 March 2017

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Fire at Care Home in Guatemala
  
  19 teenage girls die in a government run children's home, many more are injured.
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—09/03/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/09 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Assignment—In Search of Henk and Ingrid
  
  Why is liberal, tolerant Netherlands home to a major anti-immigration anti-Islamic party?
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Hawaii Files Travel Ban Lawsuit
  
  Hawaii says President Trump’s new travel ban is still unconstitutional
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Remembering My Missing Wife
  
  KS Narendran's wife was aboard the plane MH370, which mysteriously vanished. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Guatemala Care Home Fire Kills 20 Girls
  
  Guatemala Congress demands inquiry into care home fire which has killed at least 20 girls
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Guatemala Congress Demands Inquiry Into Guatemala Care Home Fire
  
  Congress in Guatemala calls for inquiry into care home fire which killed 21 children.
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Samsung Heir On Trial
  
  The boss of Samsung - one of the world's biggest electronics companies - goes on trial.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—South Sudan's Leaders Criticised
  
  UN envoy to South Sudan criticises political leaders for failing to serve their people.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—UN Criticises South Sudan's Leaders
  
  Accusations of ethnic cleansing in South Sudan.
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—South Sudan's Leadership Criticised
  
  UN envoy in South Sudan says the country's leaders are failing their people.
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/09 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Solving City Smog
  
  Air pollution so bad it's safer not to exercise, and the companies trying to clean it up.
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Georgia O'Keeffe
  
  One of the world's most famous female artists died in March 1986.
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—Why are Hollywood Actresses Paid Less than Men?
  
  Why are Hollywood actresses paid less than men? Sweden’s troll factory; and how to listen
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Kosovo Demands Its Own Army
  
  EU leaders are today expected to pledge support to counter Russian influence in Balkans
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Nigerian Capital 'Cut Off By Air'
  
  Abuja's international airport closes for six weeks for repairs
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—From Rio Favela to State Governor
  
  Brazil's first black female senator.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Malaysia: Diplomatic Ties with North Korea Won't Be Cut
  
  PM Najib Razak says Kuala Lumpur must continue to communicate with Pyongyang
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/09 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  Assignment—In Search of Henk and Ingrid
  
  Why is liberal, tolerant Netherlands home to a major anti-immigration anti-Islamic party? (R)
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Merkel Responds to Turkish Leader's 'Nazi' Jibe
  
  Angela Merkel tells German parliament Erdogan's Nazi comparison is unacceptable
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Kenyan Doctors Fired Despite Strike Deal
  
  Some medics are being sacked as the three-month strike over pay ends
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/09 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2017/03/09 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Weight Loss Surgery
  
  The global conversation between people who have had weight loss surgery
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Could Joice Mujuru Become Zimbabwe's Next Leader?
  
  The former vice-president speaks to Focus on Africa
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Poland Fails to Stop Donald Tusk EU Re-election
  
  Mr Tusk has been was accused of meddling in Polish politics by the Polish government
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/09 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Rise in farm invasions by herders in Kenya
  
  Economic hardship and political tension are being blamed for attacks by armed herders.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—UN Calls for South Sudan Arms Embargo
  
  Soldiers on both sides of the civil conflict are alleged to have carried out atrocities
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/09 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Unravelling the Mysteries of the Lut Desert
  
  The Lut Desert in Iran is the hottest place on Earth, yet there is water and life there
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—US Vows to Secure Release of ex-FBI agent
  
  Trump administration says it will bring home former agent Robert Levinson
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Assignment—In Search of Henk and Ingrid
  
  Why is liberal, tolerant Netherlands home to a major anti-immigration anti-Islamic party? (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/09 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Compass—Economic Tectonics, Politics
  
  1/5 How the global economy is being shaped by political backlash
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—EU Summit 'Not Valid', says Polish PM
  
  Donald Tusk's re-election opposed by his native Poland; attack in Duesseldorf
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/09 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—EPA Chief Questions CO2 link to Global Warming
  
  US Environmental Protection Agency boss, Scott Pruit, rejects consensus view.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/09 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—Why are Hollywood Actresses Paid Less than Men?
  
  Why are Hollywood actresses paid less than men? Sweden’s troll factory; and how to listen (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/10 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Attack on Train Station in Germany
  
  Five people have been injured in the attack at Duesseldorf's main station
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—10/03/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/10 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  World Football—Russian Hooligans, Zambia's Forgotten Heroes and Atlanta United
  
  Should fans at next year's World Cup be fearful of hooliganism?
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/10 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—US Environmental Head Criticised for Global Warming Views
  
  Scott Pruitt says carbon dioxide isn't the primary contributor to global warming
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/10 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—From Rio Favela to State Governor
  
  Brazil's first black female senator. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/10 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—S Korea's President Removed From Office
  
  South Korea's President Park Geun-hye is stripped of her powers over a graft scandal.
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/10 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Court Ousts S Korea's Scandal-Hit President
  
  Park Geun-hye loses presidential immunity and could face criminal proceedings.
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/10 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—S Korea's President Forced From Office
  
  Park Geun-hye becomes the country's first democratically elected leader to be ousted.

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