The oldest privately operated radio station in Sudan, Mango 96 FM is one of Khartoum's hottest stations. Their programming ranges from popular music to coverage of news and current events. Chelsea Davis had the chance to speak with Programming Director Mamoun Mansour about the beginnings of Radio Mango, the role of radio in Sudan, and upcoming changes to the station.
This piece first aired in "Creating Conversation" on December 6, 2009.
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The oldest privately operated radio station in Sudan, Mango 96 FM is one of Khartoum's hottest stations. Their programming ranges from popular music to coverage of news and current events. Chelsea Davis had the chance to speak with Programming Director Mamoun Mansour about the beginnings of Radio Mango, the role of radio in Sudan, and upcoming changes to the station.
This piece first aired in "Creating Conversation" on December 6, 2009.
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