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Football Saved me from Rwanda Genocide

Lucy Ash talks to Eric Murangwa, the Rwandan goalkeeper who was protected by his fans during the genocide 20 years ago.

Eric Murangwa is a Rwandan goalkeeper who was protected by his fans during the genocide twenty years ago - he says football saved his life and he's now using the sport to promote peace and reconciliation in his homeland.

Ron Finley is a guerilla gardener from Los Angeles - he tells Lucy Ash about his battle to plant vegetables in front of his house.

Albert Mazibuko is one of the longest serving members of Ladysmith Black Mambazo - the South African singing group created over 50 years ago.

(Photo: Eric Murangwa courstesy of Eric Murangwa)

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55 minutes

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Wed 1 Oct 2014 02:05GMT

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  • Tue 30 Sep 2014 11:05GMT
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