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I saw my own death reported on TV

Abdoul Kader Toure, director of radio Hania, in the Malian city of Gao, tells his ordeal after watching his own death reported on TV.

Abdel kader Toure, director of radio Hania, in the Malian city of Gao, tells us how broadcasting's getting back to normal after French and Malian troops drove the militants out. He tells of his ordeal after he saw reports of his own death on live TV.

Plus the Esther Madudu the Ugandan midwife who delivers babies by the light of her mobile phone tells Matthew Bannister how she works long hours to deliver between 45 and 50 babies a month and about the tragedy of losing her own child at birth.

We also hear from the Gambian women who pluck oysters from the trees.

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28 minutes

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Thu 31 Jan 2013 12:05GMT

Gambian Women Oyster Harvesters

Gambian Women Oyster Harvesters

The traditional oyster harvesters of the Tanbi wetlands in Gambia have formed an association to improve their lives and their incomes. They are also the custodians of the mangrove forests where they gather oysters.

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  • Wed 30 Jan 2013 15:32GMT
  • Wed 30 Jan 2013 22:05GMT
  • Thu 31 Jan 2013 02:32GMT
  • Thu 31 Jan 2013 12:05GMT

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