Shortwave in Africa: all but dead

While in most parts of the world the decline of shortwave seems to be accelerating, in Africa these transmissions maintain a key role. Shortwave can reach people in the most remote places and can’t be silenced by governments, as can local FM stations. In this interview for Keith Perron, from Pcjmedia, David Smith, who worked with Radio Canada International, Radio Netherlands, and United Nations Radio, tells that in Africa, with simple receptors people maintain the tradition of listening to international stations on shortwave. For me, in the South of Brazil, this helps to keep the hope that I can stay tuning in programs in shortwave for some time more. After all, many transmissions directed to Africa have very good reception here.

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