ILEA002337504: 37th AU summit begins in Addis Ababa with focus on education, development

China shares experience at int'l symposium in Ethiopia on enhancing public service delivery

STORY: China shares experience at int'l symposium in Ethiopia on enhancing public service delivery SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the symposium in Ethiopia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GEREMEW HULUKA, President of Oromia State University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHEN QINMIN, Charge d'affaires at the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia STORYLINE: More than 100 experts, scholars, and diplomats exchanged ideas on Friday at Oromia State University (OSU) in Batu Town, Oromia regional state of Ethiopia, on improving public sector transformation, public service delivery, human resource development, and capacity building. In his welcoming speech, Geremew Huluka, president of OSU and organizer of the event, said the university has played a vital role in the region's development efforts by building the capacity of the regional government and providing training, reform, and consultancy. Now, its role is going beyond the reg

New Development Bank organizes int'l seminar in Egypt

STORY: New Development Bank organizes int'l seminar in Egypt SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the seminar 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOSTAFA MADBOULY, Egyptian Prime Minister STORYLINE: An international seminar organized by the New Development Bank (NDB) kicked off on Tuesday in Egypt's New Administrative Capital, under the patronage of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi. Themed "Navigating New Horizons," the two-day seminar aims to introduce the NDB's operations, enhance cooperation between the government and the private sector, and explore future collaboration opportunities among founding and new BRICS members, Egypt's Ministry of International Cooperation, a co-organizer, said in a statement. The seminar, held for the first time outside BRICS founding member states, comes after Egypt joined the NDB in March 2023, and was officially approved for membership in the BRICS group earlier this year. Whi

UK, China business leaders convey confidence in business tie

STORY: UK-China business leaders convey confidence in business tie SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the summit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN PERRY, President emeritus of Britain's 48 Group Club 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAVID WILLETTS, Member of House of Lords and former Minister of State for Universities and Science 4. various of the summit 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHENG ZEGUANG, Chinese Ambassador to UK 6. various of the summit STORYLINE: Business leaders and government officials attending the third United Kingdom (UK)-China Business Leaders Summit in London conveyed confidence in the prospect of trade, investment and bilateral ties of the two countries. The summit, held from Monday to Wednesday, attracted over 400 business leaders from the UK and China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN PERRY, President emeritus of Britain's 48 Group Club "Business is the glue between people. If we have more business, we wi

Zambian president urges African countries to ensure education for all

STORY: Zambian president urges African countries to ensure education for all SHOOTING TIME: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:00 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: POLITICS/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony of laying wreaths in Africa Day STORYLINE: Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Friday urged African countries to ensure that education is made available for all. Education is the greatest equalizer and that investing in resilient education system accessible to all is a cornerstone for development, Hichilema said in remarks delivered on the eve of Africa Day, which falls on May 25. Africa Day, also known as Africa Freedom Day and African Liberation Day, is observed annually to celebrate the achievements of the Organization of African Unity, the predecessor of the African Union, from its creation on May 25, 1963. According to the African Union, the theme for this year's commemoration is "Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems

EU agrees to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's defense

STORY: EU agrees to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's defense SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the European Commission Berlaymont building 2. various of the Europa and Justus Lipsius building STORYLINE: The Council of the European Union (EU) announced on Tuesday that ministers from EU member states have agreed to use proceeds from frozen assets of the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) to support Ukraine's military efforts. Under the agreement, 90 percent of the profits from these assets will be allocated to the European Peace Facility, an EU-run fund providing military aid for Ukraine. The remaining 10 percent will bolster Ukraine's defense industry capacities and reconstruction needs. "Up to 3 billion euros (3.26 billion U.S. dollars) this year alone, 90 percent goes for Ukraine's military," Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky stated on social media platform X. According to data from the Council,

Seminar on China-Africa education cooperation calls for high-quality education in continent

STORY: Seminar on China-Africa education cooperation calls for high-quality education in continent SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the seminar 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MOHAMMED BELHOCINE, AU Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HU CHANGCHUN, Head of Chinese Mission to AU 4. various of the seminar STORYLINE: The African Union (AU) and Chinese officials attending the China-Africa Educational Cooperation Seminar called for promoting high-quality education in Africa to help the continent bring about tangible economic and social transformation. The seminar, held on Friday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, brought together AU Commission officials, African leaders in the education sector, members of the Chinese Mission to the AU, academia, and experts, among others. The seminar focused on how China can further help Africa meet the United Nations Su

Ethiopian PM inaugurates China-supported military hospital

STORY: Ethiopian PM inaugurates China-supported military hospital SHOOTING TIME: May 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration of the specialized referral hospital 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): ABIY AHMED, Ethiopian Prime Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Amharic): SHEWAYE HAILE, the hospital's commandant STORYLINE: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Saturday inaugurated a specialized referral hospital of the national army in Bishoftu town, in Ethiopia's Oromia regional state. The new hospital, equipped with China-aided medical supplies and supported by China-trained medical staff, is considered the apex of healthcare facilities in Ethiopia. "The defense specialized referral hospital is unique in that it is a top-notch healthcare facility equipped with state-of-the-art technologies," Abiy said during the inaugural ceremony. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): ABIY AHMED, Ethiopian Prime Minister "There is no hospital in Ethiopia li

Putin re-appoints Mishustin as Prime Minister

STORY: Putin re-appoints Mishustin as Prime Minister SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of footage published by Duma on Friday 2. Kremlin footage of Mishustin in a meeting on May 6, 2024 3. various of Mikhail Mishustin speaking (File) STORYLINE: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a decree, re-appointing Mikhail Mishustin as the Prime Minister, according to the Kremlin press office. "In accordance with the point 'a' of Article 83 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation, appoint Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin as the Chairman of the government of the Russian Federation," said the decree. The decree enters into effect since the day of signing. Earlier on Friday, Russia's State Duma had approved Putin's nomination of Mikhail Mishustin as the Prime Minister. Mishustin was first appointed as Prime Minister in 2020, after serving as the head of the Russian Federal Tax Service from 2010 to 20

African leaders call for increased concessional funding from World Bank's IDA

STORY: African leaders call for increased concessional funding from World Bank's IDA SHOOTING TIME: April 29, 2024 DATELINE: April 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:43 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the summit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 3. various of guests 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, Ghanaian President 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SAMIA SULUHU, Tanzanian President 6. various of the summit STORYLINE: African leaders on Monday began a two-day summit in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, by calling for increased concessional funding from the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA). The leaders called for a tripling of the financing capacity of the IDA, which supports low-income countries with grants and long-term low-interest loans for development, to 279 billion U.S. dollars by 2030. "Our proposal and request entail a vision for Africa-driven socio-economic development, executed with transparency and inclusiveness, and our

Chinese scientist wins UNESCO prize for research in life sciences

STORY: Chinese scientist wins UNESCO prize for research in life sciences SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the awarding ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QU XING, UNESCO deputy director-general 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MONIQUE NSANZABAGANWA, Deputy chairperson of the African Union Commission STORYLINE: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced on Tuesday that three scientists from China, Egypt, and Greece won the 2024 UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences. Qiao Jie of China, Mohamed Ali Farag of Egypt, and Triantafyllos Stylianopoulos of Greece received the awards for their outstanding contributions to improving the quality of human life through scientific research at a ceremony held in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, on the sidelines of the 10th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development. "You have

37th AU summit begins in Addis Ababa with focus on education, development

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