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The Comb

Fri, March 24 2023 12:05:00 GMT

BBC World Service

Combing Africa for stories about the unseen forces that bind us together and tear us apart. A single story, every week. Hosted by Kim Chakanetsa. #thecomb
Episodes
10 Jul
Decoding our DNA
African DNA is missing from most genetic studies. Sally lives with pain because of an illness that' is still poorly understood. She has sickle cell - a disease that mainly affects Africans. Scientists in Nigeria are trying to fix the problem. Thanks for listening. Let us know what you think. #thecomb Get in touch: thecomb@bbc.com

20.17 min


03 Jul
Class of 2020
A global pandemic disrupts your university life - what happens next? Coronavirus has closed campuses and put courses on hold. Graduation celebrations have been cancelled. #thecomb Thanks for listening to our first episode. Get in touch: thecomb@bbc.com

18.87 min


19 Jun
Introducing The Comb
Stories that matter to you. A new podcast for Africa, unpicking one story every week. Kim Chakanetsa is here to tell you all about it. Join us from 3 July 2020. #thecomb

1.77 min