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10th African Investment, Commerce Forum concludes in Algeria

STORY: 10th African Investment, Commerce Forum concludes in Algeria SHOOTING TIME: May 5, 2024 DATELINE: May 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum STORYLINE: The 10th edition of the African Investment and Commerce Forum (AFIC10) concluded on Sunday in Algiers, the capital of Algeria. The two-day forum was held in collaboration with African, Arab and international organizations under the theme "AFIC10: The Road to the African Market." There were nearly 800 participants hailing from various economic sectors, including energy, construction, public administration, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, investment, finance, transportation, and environment. Bilateral meetings were organized during the forum to establish partnerships and exchange experiences. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Algiers. (XHTV)

Laos embraces crowds of Chinese tourists during May Day holiday

STORY: Laos embraces crowds of Chinese tourists during May Day holiday SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 DATELINE: May 6, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:25 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists at scenic spots STORYLINE: Laos has been embracing large numbers of Chinese tourists during the five-day May Day holiday, expected to be a strong boost to the country's tourism sector. "I observe that the number of Chinese visitors is increasing day by day. I have seen crowds of Chinese tourists walking around the city in the past few days. At that moment, I realized that Laos' tourism is continuing to rebound," Namtan, a food vendor in Lao capital Vientiane, told Xinhua on Saturday. She said that Laos is gaining popularity among domestic and international tourists thanks to reduced travel time and a comfortable ride brought by the China-Laos Railway. "I think the cross-border passenger service on the China-Laos Railway is the key factor contributing to Laos' tourism recovery and it

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240503) -- BEIJING, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People pull a car submerged in flood water in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, May 1, 2024. At least 188 people have been killed by flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in Kenya, the government said on Thursday. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)

Kenya appoints new military chief

STORY: Kenya appoints new military chief SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 DATELINE: May 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the appointment ceremony STORYLINE: Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday announced the promotion of Lieutenant General Charles Muriu Kahariri to the rank of General and appointed him as the new Chief of Defense Forces following the death of General Francis Ogolla in a helicopter crash in April. Kahariri, who joined the Kenya Defense Forces in April 1987, served as the Vice Chief of Defense Forces before his new appointment. On the same day, Kenya Air Force Commander Major General John Omenda was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and named as the new Vice Chief of Defense Forces. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nairobi. (XHTV)

Kenya marks Int'l Labor Day with pledge to improve workers' welfare

STORY: Kenya marks Int'l Labor Day with pledge to improve workers' welfare SHOOTING TIME: May 1, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebrations 2. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 3. various of the celebrations STORYLINE: Kenya marked this year's International Labor Day on Wednesday with President William Ruto renewing a pledge to improve the welfare of workers through skills upgrading, legal protection, and better remuneration. Speaking during the Labor Day celebrations in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, Ruto said the government is committed to incentivizing workers in the public and private sectors to achieve people-centered economic transformation. Ruto announced the formation of a task force to explore modalities of increasing the minimum wage by 6 percent to protect workers from inflationary pressures and ensure they have disposable income. He added that the government has enacted the 2024 Soc

Belarus celebrates Int'l Workers' Day

STORY: Belarus celebrates Int'l Workers' Day SHOOTING TIME: May 1, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:59 LOCATION: Minsk CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people give flowers to monument STORYLINE: Rallies and labor exhibitions were organized throughout Belarus on Wednesday to commemorate the International Workers' Day. In Minsk, the capital city, crowds convened at the "Minsk-Hero City" monument to observe the day, while diverse exhibitions were hosted at the Victory Park. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Minsk. (XHTV)

At least 40 killed as dam bursts in Kenya amid heavy downpour

STORY: At least 40 killed as dam bursts in Kenya amid heavy downpour SHOOTING TIME: April 29, 2024 DATELINE: April 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): RUTH BARU, Xinhua reporter 2. various of the flood 3. SOUNDBITE (Kiswahili)：ELIJAH KIMOTHO, Local resident 4. various of the flood STORYLINE: At least 40 people have been confirmed dead, with several others still missing, after a dam burst in a town north of the Kenyan capital Nairobi, following heavy rains across the country, local police said Monday. STANDUP (English): RUTH BARU, Xinhua reporter "The old Kijabe dam located along the Great Rift Valley here swept with it cars and even people's houses, following the heavy downpour. Many people say it has caused a lot of destruction and even transportation has been interfered with." SOUNDBITE (Kiswahili)：ELIJAH KIMOTHO, Local resident "I am a resident here, and from 3 a.m. this morning, the water came and it swept away many people. We the local commun

Chinese brands lauded at electric vehicle conference in Kenya

STORY: Chinese brands lauded at electric vehicle conference in Kenya SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH BARU, Xinhua reporter 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HEZBON MOSE, Chair of the Electric Mobility Association of Kenya 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JIT BHATTACHARYA, CEO of BasiGo 4. STANDUP 2 (English): RUTH BARU, Xinhua reporter 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DAVID MUNENE, Businessperson in Nairobi STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH BARU, Xinhua reporter "The electric vehicle conference has drawn the attention of many people here in Nairobi, the Kenya capital. According to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), there is an increased number of registered e-vehicles from 2022 to 2023 and according to the e-mobility association, currently, there are about 4,000 e-vehicles in this country, including motorbikes, cars, and even motorcycles. Evidently here at the exhibition, the Chinese brands seem

E-mobility conference opens in Kenya to accelerate adoption of green transport sector

STORY: E-mobility conference opens in Kenya to accelerate adoption of green transport sector SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ALEX WACHIRA, Principal secretary, Kenyan Ministry of Energy and Petroleum 3. various of the expo STORYLINE: The second edition of the Kenya Power E-Mobility Conference opened in the capital of Nairobi on Tuesday, as the East African country seeks to accelerate the adoption of green modes of transportation. The two-day e-mobility conference is organized by Kenya Power, the state-owned electricity distributor. It brings together more than 200 delegates, including government officials, donors, and e-mobility experts from around the world, to explore innovative and transformative solutions to decarbonizing the transport sector. SOUNDBITE (English): ALEX WACHIRA, Principal secretary, Kenyan Ministry of Energy and Petroleum "The demand of power,

NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-CITY MARKET

(240415) -- WINDHOEK, April 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A vendor stands at her stall at the Village Sunday Market Day in Windhoek, Namibia, on April 14, 2024. The Village Sunday Market Day in Windhoek, Namibia's capital, is creating a trade space for local products and vendors to thrive and boost their businesses. TO GO WITH "Feature: Namibian city market bolsters local product commerce" (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

KENYA-NAIROBI-VALENTINE'S DAY-FLOWER

(220214) -- NAIROBI, Feb. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A vendor arranges flowers at a flower market on Valentine's Day in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, Feb. 14, 2022. The flower market is crowded with customers as well as deliverymen trying to get the delivery on time on Valentine's Day. (Xinhua/Shi Yu)

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