The Darfur Radio Project

This month on the Darfur Radio Project, “Day In, Day Out”. We explore the rhythms of daily life in Sudan, from the food on people’s plates to the music on the street.

First, we learn about how large-scale agricultural projects in Sudan have affected the lives of local farmers Listen here.

Next, in a new series on everyday life in Sudan, we hear a collage of voices from across the country describing favorite memories. Listen here.

And, an exploration of the conflict in the east of Sudan, which predates the violence in Darfur. Listen here.

Then, we take an in-depth look at Sudan’s rich folklore traditions. Listen here.

Finally, we examine the challenges and successes of women’s education projects in rural Sudan. Listen here.

Or, listen now to the entire show Day In, Day Out.

This month on the Darfur Radio Project, “Best of 2007-2008.”  As we prepare to go on our summer break, we take a listen to the highlights of 2007-2008, putting together four of our favorite stories from the past year. We’ll back with a new show in September–be sure to check our website for updates over the summer.

First, we explore how economic growth in Khartoum compares to development in Darfur. Listen here.

Then, we speak with Emmanuel Jal, a Sudanese musician and former child soldier now based in the UK. Listen here.

Next, a critical look at how Chinese investment is playing out in the Merowe Dam project in northern Sudan. Listen here.

Finally, we hear from young Sudanese immigrants adapting to life in the US. Listen here.

Or, listen now to the entire show Best of 2007-2008.

This month on the Darfur Radio Project, “Nation and Adaptation”. We explore different facets of the Sudanese identity, and take a hard look at current politics within the country.

First, we learn about the personal experience of young Sudanese who have moved to the US. Listen here.

Next, we take an an in-depth look at the political connections between Sudan and Chad, and find out what Sudan’s government had to do with the attempted coup in Chad’s capital earlier this year. Listen here.

Then, in a continuation of our series on Sudanese culture, we speak to Omer Ragab, a Sudanese musician raised in Khartoum and now living in Amsterdam. Listen here.

Finally, who’s who? This month, we learn about Hassan al-Turabi, a key player in Sudan’s political scene over the past three decades. Listen here.

Or, listen now to the entire show Nation and Adaptation.

This month on the Darfur Radio Project, “Tracking the Violence”. First, we talk to the head of a consortium of relief agencies, who tells us about conditions on the ground in Darfur. Then, in a continuation of our series on Sudanese culture, we speak with a musician who was a child soldier in Southern Sudan. Then, who’s who? This month, we learn about the Justice and Equality Movement, a rebel group in Darfur. Finally, an in-depth look at the controversy over death toll estimates in the Darfur region.

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In “Dual Identities,” the Darfur Radio Project explores the divides between Khartoum and Darfur, Sudan and Kenya, and expatriates and their homeland. First, a look at how economic growth in Khartoum compares to development in Darfur. Then, in the second installment of our series on Sudanese culture, we speak to two Sudanese musicians who find they’re connected in unexpected ways. And, who’s who? This month, an introduction to the Sudanese Liberation Army, one of the key rebel groups in Darfur. Finally, we look at how the Sudanese expatriate community in the US is preparing for the 2009 Sudanese elections.

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In “Four Corners”, the Darfur Radio Project explores the physical and mental geography of Sudan, both inside and outside of Darfur. First, a critical look at how Chinese investment is playing out in the Merowe Dam Project in northern Sudan. Then, in a new series on Sudanese culture, we speak to musicians both at home and abroad. And, an exploration of the conflict in the east of Sudan, which predates the violence in Darfur. Finally, we hear about how both large international NGOs and smaller grassroots organizations tackle the question of education in Darfur.

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In “Dialogue and Discourse,” the Darfur Radio Project examines ways in which the world thinks about and responds to the conflict in Darfur. We hear about current discussion surrounding the role of climate change in Darfur. And, how do experts define the crisis–is it genocide? Then, we take a critical look at one possible solution–the divestment movement. Finally, who’s who? This month, a profile of President Omar al-Bashir.

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In “Far From Home”, the Darfur Radio Project looks at what it means to be a refugee from Sudan.   How do refugees get out of Darfur, and where do they go?  We speak with a young Darfuri man frustrated with trying to navigate the red tape facing aslyum seekers in England.  Then, the story of a Lost Boy who left Southern Sudan years ago and is still waiting to return.  Finally,  the efforts of a Darfuri refugee in the US to bring peace to the home he hasn’t  seen in years.

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