BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Friday 22 May 2026

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—22/05/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—22/05/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—'The Doping Olympics': a look inside the Enhanced Games
  The controversial games where athletes compete with the aid of performance enhancing drugs(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—22/05/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—22/05/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Tech Life—Myth or mythos: Is the AI cyber threat real?
  We talk to an expert about the risks from AI hackers(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Escape from Castro’s Cuba: ‘Singing saved my sanity’
  A country girl's dream of singing led Candi Sosa into exile in the United States(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  What in the World—Should people be allowed to bet on war?
  Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket say they aren't gambling sites.
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—22/05/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—22/05/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Fighting for the Children of Chernobyl
  Adi Roche, whose faith inspired a lifetime helping children affected by the disaster
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Angry crowd sets fire to a hospital in the eastern DRC
  Medical staff at the Rwampara Hospital are under military protection
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Ebola outbreak spreads further in DRC
  An angry crowd has partially set fire to a hospital in DRC after the death of a patient
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—DRC minister insists Ebola virus poses no international threat
  The foreign minister of the DRC tells the BBC the authorities are ramping up efforts
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  The Interview—Jennifer Riria, banking chief: Financial system still excludes women
  Leanna Byrne speaks to microfinance pioneer Jennifer Riria about her development work
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—22/05/2026 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—The ex-ballerina betting big on prediction markets
  We speak to Luana Lopes Lara, whose firm Kalshi lets users trade on the outcome of events(R)
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—Canada's worst E.coli outbreak
  In 2000, contaminated drinking water triggered one of Canada’s worst health disasters
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—22/05/2026 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—22/05/2026 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  BBC Inside Science—El Niño is nigh, but so what?
  El Niño is stirring in the Pacific Ocean and may well be one of the strongest yet.(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Unexpected enhancements
  From cocaine salmon to peptides we look at performance enhancement
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—22/05/2026 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—22/05/2026 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  The Global Story—Has the US set the stage for military intervention in Cuba?
  Cuba’s former leader faces criminal charges in the US - but what’s the view from Havana?
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Stories from the small print
  Three surprising tales spun from the world of advertising
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—Canada's worst E.coli outbreak
  In 2000, contaminated drinking water triggered one of Canada’s worst health disasters(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—22/05/2026 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—22/05/2026 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  BBC Inside Science—El Niño is nigh, but so what?
  El Niño is stirring in the Pacific Ocean and may well be one of the strongest yet.(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—WHO upgrades risk from Ebola to 'very high' in DRC
  WHO upgrades risk from the current Ebola outbreak to "very high" in the DRC
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—Jennifer Riria, banking chief: Financial system still excludes women
  Leanna Byrne speaks to microfinance pioneer Jennifer Riria about her development work(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—22/05/2026 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  Business Daily—The ex-ballerina betting big on prediction markets
  We speak to Luana Lopes Lara, whose firm Kalshi lets users trade on the outcome of events(R)
11. 14:50GMT
  World Business Express—Hike, cut or hold? What will the new Fed head do on interest rates
  Kevin Warsh becomes the 17th Chair of the US Central Bank when sworn in later
12. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Focus on Africa
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
14. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—22/05/2026 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 15:32GMT
  Outside Source—2026/05/22 15:32 GMT
  A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
16. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 16:06GMT
  Outside Source—UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine
  The WHO has upgraded the risk from the Ebola outbreak in the DRC to "very high"
18. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  The Interview—Jennifer Riria, banking chief: Financial system still excludes women
  Leanna Byrne speaks to microfinance pioneer Jennifer Riria about her development work(R)
20. 17:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—22/05/2026 17:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 17:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Fighting for the Children of Chernobyl
  Adi Roche, whose faith inspired a lifetime helping children affected by the disaster(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—22/05/2026 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—22/05/2026 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2026/05/22 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—22/05/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Focus on Africa
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—22/05/2026 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Why am I an introvert?
  What is an introvert? And is CrowdScience listener Daniel one?
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments in Europe
  Confusion in NATO over US troops in Europe
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Stories from the small print
  Three surprising tales spun from the world of advertising(R)
13. 21:50GMT
  Witness History—Canada's worst E.coli outbreak
  In 2000, contaminated drinking water triggered one of Canada’s worst health disasters(R)
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—22/05/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—22/05/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—US Federal Reserve appoints new chair
  Kevin Warsh becomes new chair at a ceremony at the White House.
18. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—22/05/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Unexpected enhancements
  From cocaine salmon to peptides we look at performance enhancement(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—23/05/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—23/05/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—23/05/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—Has the US set the stage for military intervention in Cuba?
  Cuba’s former leader faces criminal charges in the US - but what’s the view from Havana?(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—23/05/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—23/05/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—23/05/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  This Is Africa—XIV and Voila Lulu
  Meet XIV from Cabo Verde and young Beninese artist Voila Lulu
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—23/05/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Stories from the small print
  Three surprising tales spun from the world of advertising(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  What in the World—Wish you weren’t here! How tourism is impacting Caribbean beaches
  Locals say they can’t access their own bit of paradise
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—23/05/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Unexpected enhancements
  From cocaine salmon to peptides we look at performance enhancement(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—23/05/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—23/05/2026 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—23/05/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  Americast—Will Trump invade Cuba?
  The US charges Cuba’s 94-year-old former president Raul Castro with murder.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—23/05/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—DRC says Ebola cases reported across several conflict-hit areas
  WHO upgrades risk assessment for current outbreak to ‘very high’

Saturday 23 May 2026

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