Bridges with Africa
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Bridges with Africa
A mix of lively discussion and thought-provoking reports. We'll be giving the microphone to Diaspora groups in Europe and linking up with stations in Africa. Listen to the best of 2012 from the BwA team!
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Bridges with Africa (20130104 00:00:00 - 00:30:00 UTC)
In this week's programme we explore some of the best and biggest stories of the year: We revive the worst incident in Ivory Coast's post election violence How a sweet dream for a better life can be sour for Eritreans in Israel And We hear how two former child soldiers traded their guns for music
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Bridges with Africa (20121228 00:00:00 - 00:30:00 UTC)
In this week's programme we explore some of the best stories of the year: We revive the Kony2012 campaign Check why celebrities are so obsessed with Africa And we listen back to some of our favourite musicians featured on the programme earlier this year
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Bridges with Africa (20121221 00:00:00 - 00:30:00 UTC)
In this week's programme: He may have won his party's leadership contest, but can Jacob Zuma heal the wounds that threaten to tear South Africa apart? Hollywood actor, Forest Whitaker, helps the young people of South Sudan connect through social media. And African soul singer, Lira, heads to the White House for a very important date with President Obama
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Bridges with Africa (20121214 00:00:00 - 00:30:00 UTC)
In this week's programme: Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe threatens to clear up corruption before next year's election: a change of heart or sugar-coated words? Devastation: The illegal Chinese miners polluting Ghana's farm land And poetry finds its soul in the melancholy sound of Ghanaian-Canadian musician Kae Sun All this and more on Bridges With Africa, from Radio Netherlands Worldwide and your local radio station.
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Bridges with Africa (20121207 00:00:00 - 00:30:00 UTC)
On this week's programme: Indicted Kenyan politicians throw down the gauntlet to international justice by running for the presidency In Sierra Leone, locals shun diamonds for something far more precious! And guitarists Eric Bibb and Habib Koit share a musical journey on the road to Bamako!
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Bridges with Africa (20121130 00:00:00 - 00:30:00 UTC)
In this week's programme: History repeats itself! Hundreds of young boys in the DRC flee from rebel forces trying to conscript them. Urine-powered generators provide a solution to Nigeria's power shortages. And the soulful sounds of Congolese singer Tresor
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Bridges with Africa (20121123 00:00:00: - 00:30:00 UTC)
In this week's Bridges with Africa: Fears are growing of a wider conflict in Africa's Great Lakes region as rebels take key cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Turning tables, Africa's spoof gesture brings a warm smile to Norwegians And the A cappella choir from Soweto rubbing shoulders with Hollywood a-listers
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Bridges with Africa (20121116 00:00:00 - 00:30:00 UTC)
This week on Bridges with Africa: The International Criminal Court turns ten years old. We ask, has it delivered justice for Africa? Sierra Leone gets tough with fishing pirates AND The unique blend of house, jazz, soul and gospel from South Africa's Mi Casa All this and more on Bridges With Africa, from Radio Netherlands Worldwide and your partner station.
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Bridges with Africa (20121109 00:00:00 - 00:30:00 UTC)
This week on Bridges With Africa: Africa's "adopted son", Barack Obama, wins a second term as US president. We ask what's in it for Africa? Lights, camera, action -- Kenya's film industry makes its mark on the international stage. AND We talk to South Africa's Louise Carver, about her hot new single, "Tonight." All this and more on Bridges With Africa, from Radio Netherlands Worldwide and your partner station.
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Bridges with Africa (20121102 00:00:00 - 00:30:00 UTC)
This week on Bridges with Africa: A surprising verdict in Rwanda; Victoire Ingabire sentenced to 8 years Things Fall Apart in Africa's higher education? AND! Mali's most famous music festival becomes a caravan of peace. All this and much more on Bridges With Africa, from Radio Netherlands Worldwide and your local radio station.
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Bridges with Africa (20121026 00:00:00 - 00:30:00 UTC)
This week on Bridges with Africa: A religious cult wreak havoc in Senegal Taking care of the extended family. A blessing of a burden? AND! Congolese exile Prince Zeka talks about the country he left behind. All this and much more on Bridges With Africa, from Radio Netherlands Worldwide and your local radio station.
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Bridges with Africa (20121019 00:00:00 - 00:30:00 UTC)
This week on Bridges with Africa: Military intervention in Mali. Is that such a good idea? As there is no winner for the Mo Ibrahim prize, we ask what are the qualities an African leader needs. AND! Music from lovely musician Zonke from South Africa All this and much more on Bridges With Africa, from Radio Netherlands Worldwide and your local radio station.
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Bridges with Africa (20121012 00:00:00 - 00:30:00 UTC)
This week on Bridges with Africa: Cte d'Ivoire and its dangerous borders... The state of play in Uganda And... A lonely life in Kinshasa - the music of Staff Benda Bilili All this and more on bridges with Africa, from Radio Netherlands Worldwide and your local radio station.
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Bridges with Africa (20120928 00:00:00 - 00:30:00 UTC)
This week on Bridges with Africa: Zimbabwe's political malaise deepens, but does anybody care? African 'techies' develop phone apps to make life a bit easiers. And! Kenyan artist Makadem mixes Benga with Cuban music.
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Bridges with Africa (20120921 00:00:00 - 00:30:00 UTC)
This week in Bridges with Africa: Kenyan youth try to bring a stop to the violence in the Tana River Region Will there be a military intervention in North Mali? And... Malian Jazz from France; we feature Pedro Kouyate All this and much more on Bridges With Africa, from Radio Netherlands Worldwide and your local radio station.
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Bridges with Africa (20120914 00:00:00 - 00:30:00 UTC)
This week on Bridges With Africa: For the first time in 43 years, Somalia elected a formal leader How will he deal with Al Shabaab Music from the 2012 WOMEX label of the year winner, Luasfrica. Lessons from Kenya's post-election violence in pictures
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Bridges with Africa 2012-08-03
DATE: 03-08-2012 This week in Bridges With Africa, Radio Netherlands' link-up between Africans in Africa and Africans in the diaspora.... US State Secretary Hilary Clinton begins her Africa trip in Senegal. The 2012 London Olympics have kicked off. We bring you the African athletes who are on fire!
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Bridges with Africa (20120629 00:00:00 - 00:30:00 UTC)
A mix of lively discussion and thought-provoking reports. We'll be giving the microphone to Diaspora groups in Europe and linking up with stations in Africa.
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Bridges with Africa (20120622 00:00:00 - 00:30:00 UTC)
A mix of lively discussion and thought-provoking reports. We'll be giving the microphone to Diaspora groups in Europe and linking up with stations in Africa.
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Bridges with Africa (20120615 00:00:00 - 00:30:00 UTC)
A mix of lively discussion and thought-provoking reports. We'll be giving the microphone to Diaspora groups in Europe and linking up with stations in Africa.
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Bridges with Africa (20120608 00:00:00 - 00:30:00 UTC)
A mix of lively discussion and thought-provoking reports. We'll be giving the microphone to Diaspora groups in Europe and linking up with stations in Africa.
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Bridges with Africa (20120601 00:00:00 - 00:30:00 UTC)
A mix of lively discussion and thought-provoking reports. We'll be giving the microphone to Diaspora groups in Europe and linking up with stations in Africa.
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Bridges with Africa (20120525 00:00:00 - 00:30:00 UTC)
A mix of lively discussion and thought-provoking reports. We'll be giving the microphone to Diaspora groups in Europe and linking up with stations in Africa.
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Bridges with Africa (20120518 00:00:00 - 00:30:00 UTC)
A mix of lively discussion and thought-provoking reports. We'll be giving the microphone to Diaspora groups in Europe and linking up with stations in Africa.
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Amsterdam Forum (16 September 2007)
Here\'s another chance to hear our feature length interview with historian, author and political commentator Niall Ferguson. This edition of Amsterdam Forum was recorded and originally broadcast in May 2007.
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Amsterdam Forum (09 sept 2007)
Sales of organic, fair-trade and local food have shot up in recent years. The products allow consumers to express their concerns about their health, the environment to social justice and sustainable living. But some critics say \'ethical food\' is not always as good as it appears to be on the packet - and may actually harm the world more than helping it. Are they right? And what is the best choice for foodies with good intentions? The panel: Tom Standage, business editor for the Economist...
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Amsterdam Forum (02 Sept 2007)
Can multinationals do good deeds? One of the hottest buzz phrases in the business world is \'corporate social responsibility\' - CRS for short. Thousands of companies - especially multinationals - now proudly parade their CRS credentials. \'CSR\' can refer to anything from ethical supply chains, to carbon trading, to human rights. But many critics remain highly sceptical. They claim CSR is, at best, mere window dressing and, at worst, a complete con. These critics would rather have harsher,...
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Amsterdam Forum (26 August 2007)
Why are the poorest countries in the world failing and what can be done about it? Aid alone will never be enough to help the world\'s poorest countries. And if they are to escape the pitfalls that have kept their economies stagnant for decades, western governments will have to offer much more than money. In some cases they may even have to send troops. That\'s what Paul Collier argues in his latest book, the Bottom Billion. Mr Collier, a professor at Oxford University and former head of...
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Amsterdam Forum (19 August 2007)
Is rap fuelling violence in youth culture? From its beginnings in the Bronx to its transformation into a multi-billion dollar global industry, hip hop has stirred constant and contentious debate - about whether its inspires gang culture and street violence, or offers disaffected youth a chance to express themselves. Critics say many commercial rappers today, especially those who make so-called gangsta rap, provide bad role models for youngsters, with lyrics that degrade women and glamorize a...
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Amsterdam Forum (12 Aug 2007)
Gold has long been a symbol of wealth, beauty and love. But critics of the gold mining industry describe it as one of the world\'s dirtiest industries: It\'s alleged to fuel conflict and human rights abuses, destroy communities, and devastate environments. Yet others, such as the World Gold Council, say the economic and social value gold mining brings to developing countries is vital, but often overlooked. So who\'s right? Is gold costing the planet and its people far more than the metal...
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Amsterdam Forum (5 August 2007)
In its early days the internet was heralded as the vanguard of progress, and a potential great educator. With the dawn of Web 2.0 all that has changed. Blogs and user-generated sites such as wikipedia, youtube, myspace now dominate. Anyone can be a filmmaker, a journalist or a movie star. Some say this free and unmonitored exchange of information is exactly what the internet set up to do. But one Silicon valley entrepreneur is gravely concerned. He tells us why on this week\'s Amsterdam Forum
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Amsterdam Forum (29 July 2007)
Is that war on terror being lost? Al-Qaeda is reported to have rebuilt its strength around the world and well placed to launch fresh attacks. Pakistan, once heralded as one the US\'s closest allies in the war on terror, has been described as a safe haven for Al Qaeda and is facing militant problems of its own. And the UK has been on high alert after the failed car bomb attacks on its soil a few weeks ago. So how are we to now judge this war on terror - and the terrorist threat? We\'ve brought...
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Amsterdam Forum 22 July 2007
Zimbabwe used to be the breadbasket of southern Africa. But today it cannot even feed itself. Years of economic collapse have taken their toll. At least 3 million people have fled abroad to escape rampant inflation , hunger, poverty, soaring unemployment, and political repression. Its a state teetering on the brink of collapse. Critics blame the present crisis on the policies of President Robert Mugabe. An increasing number want him to go. Some have even called for some sort of outside...
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Amsterdam Forum (15 July 2007)
Its more than 5 years since the US led invasion of Afghanistan drove the Taliban from power. But it\'s increasingly clear that the country is still anything but stable and peaceful. Never far away from the news headlines are stories of mounting civilian and military deaths, suicide attacks, and a resurgent Taliban. It seems this is a fight the west cannot win by force. So does it struggle on, as it is in Iraq, or change tack? What is the best way to bring peace and stability to the country?...
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Amsterdam Forum (8 July 2007)
Should adoptions from abroad be banned? It\'s estimated at least 40,000 children are adopted internationally every year. But recent scandals in the Dutch press show that there is a decidedly darker side to the system. One example is the story of Rahul - a young boy adopted from India by a Dutch couple. It turned out that Rahul had actually been stolen from his biological parents and sold to an orphanage before being adopted abroad. Critics say the scandal is just the tip of the iceberg -and...
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Amsterdam Forum (1 July 2007)
Do military interventions still serve a purpose? Critics of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq might suggest not. But the use of military force in other parts of the world, including Kosovo and Sierra Leone, tells a different story. What all these areas have in common is that winning the military battle has never been enough - the bigger challenge facing the international community is to win the peace. Efforts to restore stability in a country after a period of conflict are inevitably long,...
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Amsterdam Forum (24 June 2007)
The world is halfway towards its 2015 target date for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which are measures agreed to by all the nations of the world for meeting the needs of the world\'s poorest people. Some human rights and activist groups say the goals are not ambitious enough while others criticize the rich nations for not fulfilling their promises. Who should be held accountable: governments or civil society? And where should the buck stop? Hear this week\'s Amsterdam...
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Amsterdam Forum (17 June 2007)
In the West, our societies and economies are geared to ever greater amounts of shopping. Indeed, the power of consumerism continues to grow. Meanwhile the voice of the anti -consumerist is calling for radical action. The British environmentalist Jonathan Porritt recently declared: ``We have become a generation of shopaholics.`` He believes consumerism is now a lethal disease, destroying us spiritually and jeoardising the planet. So how do we solve this conundrum? Shop more, shop less, shop...
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Amsterdam Forum (10 June 2007)
The Dutch government has decided to stop couples getting a `quicky divorce`. The coalition government, which is dominated by Christian parties, wants to make it less easy for husbands and wives to separate, and it wants them to think about how they will raise their children after that. So, is marriage the foundation of a stable family? Or is it an institution we are learning to do without? The panel on this week`s Amsterdam Forum asks the question - what\'s so special about marriage anyway?...
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Amsterdam Forum (3 june 2007)
On this week\'s programme: should we beware of ?Christian nationalism?? The efforts of some evangelical Christians to influence American politics have produced sharply divergent reactions. Secular voices have been quick to raise the alarm over what they see as the rise of ?Christian nationalism?, especially its influence on President George W Bush?s Republican Party. For their part, many evangelicals are equally alarmed by what they see as the spread of secularism at all levels of American...
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Amsterdam Forum (27 May 2007)
Our special guest this week is the historian and political commentator Niall Ferguson. His most recent book, The War of the World, tries to explain why the 20th century was the most violent in modern history - and argues that it could happen again. In conversation on this week\'s Amsterdam Forum, Niall Ferguson tells us why a decaying empire is always the most dangerous place to live and why the experience of the Iraq War should not deter the world from a military intervention in Iran, or...
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Amsterdam Forum (20 May 2007)
What\'s the best way to fight corruption? It\'s often blamed for keeping poor countries in poverty, because the best laid plans to improve health, infrastructure, security or education can be frustrated by corrupt officials siphoning off money into their own pockets. The persistence of corruption deters rich countries from living up to their promises on delivering aid. This week\'s Amsterdam Forum examines the problem of corruption with a panel of guests, including Daniel Kaufmann, who helps...
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Amsterdam Forum (13 May 2007)
Military conscription was suspended in the Netherlands ten years ago - and very few places in western Europe still practise it. But despite the fact that warfare is very different these days - few countries require standing armies to protect their borders - it would be wrong to think that military service belongs to the past. Even in the US, which abolished conscription in the \'70s, some politicians think it should be brought back, partly to ease the nation\'s current difficulties in...
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Amsterdam Forum (6 May 2007)
On Amsterdam Forum this week: will an ageing population bankrupt the planet? Thanks to longer life expectancy and falling fertility rates, societies in countries across the world are getting older. In other words, older people make up a bigger and bigger part of the population. Economists have warned for years that the world needs to prepare itself for this profound change, before it is overwhelmed by the soaring cost of state pensions and healthcare. So how prepared are we - and are the...
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Amsterdam Forum (29 April 2007)
Israel is not a country, it is a fiery collection of arguments - This is the way the guest on this week Amsterdam Forum characterises his homeland. Amos Oz is regarded as Israel\'s most celebrated writer and polemicist for whom the politics of Israel have been a life\'s work. He describes a noisy country full of neurotic and anxious citizens all believing they\'re prime ministers, prophets or messiahs, each with their own answers and solutions for the middle east. The thing is, no one agrees...
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Amsterdam Forum (22 April 2007)
Euthanasia became legal in the Netherlands five years ago - but why is the rest of the world unwilling to follow the Dutch example? Besides the Netherlands, laws legalising euthanasia (or
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Amsterdam Forum (15 April 2007)
All over Africa, people want democracy. But the forces that have shaped and obstructed democratic development have often been larger than any individual country. Political scientist Thukumbi Lumumba Kasongo outlines the history of liberal democracy in Africa from independence through the Cold War, the war on terror and, up to the present day, looking specifically at Algeria, Ghana and Congo-Brazzaville. He analyses the elements that are needed in African countries for democracy to take root....
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Amsterdam Forum (8 April 2007)
Does watching television help children - or harm them? Parents have long been concerned about the content of the programmes their children watch, but now there is medical research to suggest that the medium itself - regardless of what is actually being watched - can seriously affect children\'s health. The television industry, meanwhile, argues that educational programmes are beneficial for children, if they are used wisely by parents. Should children be exposed to television - and if so, how...
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