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Kenya calls on African countries to leverage on digital space for socio-economic development

STORY: Kenya calls on African countries to leverage on digital space for socio-economic development SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:50 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of conference banners 2. various of delegates at the conference 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenya's Deputy President 3. various of delegates at the conference 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenya's Deputy President 5. various of delegates at the conference STORYLINE: Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday called on African countries to exploit the opportunities in the digital space for the socio-economic development of the continent. Gachagua made the remarks at the closing ceremony of the Connected Africa Summit 2024 held in Nairobi. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenya's Deputy President "Indeed, inclusive technology is no longer the future; it is the present. Our continent is not just designed and destined to be

Turkish president, Dutch PM discuss NATO chief candidacy

STORY: Turkish president, Dutch PM discuss NATO chief candidacy SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:35 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the bilateral meeting 2. various of the joint press conference STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and visiting Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte discussed Rutte's candidacy for the position of Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) during a meeting in Istanbul on Friday. Following the meeting at the Vahdettin Mansion on the Asian side of the city, Erdogan and Rutte held a joint press conference. "No one should doubt that we will make our decision within the framework of strategic wisdom and fairness," Erdogan told reporters, adding that he shared with Rutte what kind of qualities Türkiye would like to see in the new NATO secretary general. Erdogan emphasized his expectation for the future secretary-general to prioritize the preservation of NATO's pri

Turkish president urges global action against crime in Gaza

STORY: Turkish president urges global action against crime in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. various of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaking at the conference 3. various of the conference STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on the world countries on Friday to amplify their voices against the crime in the Gaza Strip. He made the remarks at the 5th Conference of the League of Parliamentarians for Jerusalem held in Istanbul. Parliament speakers from various countries participated in the three-day conference themed "Freedom and Independence for Palestine." Erdogan criticized the United States for its "unconditional military and diplomatic support to Israel," recalling the U.S. Senate's approval of a military aid package to Israel on Tuesday. Hailing the League of Parliamentarians for Jerusalem as the global advocate and embodiment of

Egyptian president rejects forced displacement of Palestinians to Sinai

STORY: Egyptian president rejects forced displacement of Palestinians to Sinai SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024/ File DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in Cairo 2. various of President Sisi delivering a televised speech (Courtesy of the Egyptian Presidency) 3. various of the headquarters of the Egyptian presidency STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Thursday reiterated his country's firm rejection of any forced displacement of Palestinians from their land to Sinai. In a televised speech marking the 42nd anniversary of the liberation of Sinai, Sisi said the Egyptian stance is critical in "protecting the Palestinian cause from liquidation and defending Egypt's national security." "Egypt has exerted unyielding efforts to reach an immediate and urgent ceasefire, and ensure access for humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip," he added, reiterating Egypt's persistent endeavors to push for the establishment of an independ

Jordanian, Irish foreign ministers urge immediate ceasefire in Gaza

STORY: Jordanian, Irish foreign ministers urge immediate ceasefire in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:59 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AYMAN SAFADI, Jordanian Foreign Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MICHAEL MARTIN, Irish Foreign Minister STORYLINE: Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin discussed efforts aimed at ending the disastrous situation caused by the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. The two ministers stressed the need to reach an immediate ceasefire, remove all obstacles to the entry of immediate and sufficient aid to all parts of the Gaza Strip, and join all efforts to prevent regional escalation. Jordanian Foreign Minister appreciated Ireland's historical positions in supporting Palestinian rights, and its clear position in demanding a ceasefire and implementing the two-state solution. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AYMAN SAFADI, Jordanian F

Tianjin, Philadelphia celebrate 45th anniversary of sister city ties

STORY: Tianjin, Philadelphia celebrate 45th anniversary of sister city ties SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:19 LOCATION: PHILADELPHIA, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Philadelphia City Hall 2. various of the event 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEZELLE JONES, Philadelphia's City representative 4. various of executive vice mayor of Tianjin Liu Guiping delivering a speech 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU GUIPING, Executive vice mayor of Tianjin 10. various of Chinese Consul General in New York Huang Ping delivering a speech 11. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HUANG PING, Chinese Consul General in New York STORYLINE: Tianjin in north China and Philadelphia on the U.S. East Coast celebrated their 45-year sister city ties Tuesday, vowing to deepen cooperation and exchange in various fields. During a visit to Philadelphia by a Tianjin delegation, officials from both sides exchanged greetings and congratulations. The City Council of Philadelphia has recently passed

Türkiye calls for greater defense cooperation with Germany

STORY: Türkiye calls for greater defense cooperation with Germany SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the bilateral meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with his visiting German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Türkiye (courtesy of Turkish Presidency) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President (courtesy of ihlas News Agency) 3. various of the joint press conference of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with his visiting German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas News Agency) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President (courtesy of ihlas News Agency) 5. various of the speech of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the joint press conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas News Agency) STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday called for greater coo

Cambodia, Laos vow to boost bilateral ties, regional cooperation

STORY: Cambodia, Laos vow to boost bilateral ties, regional cooperation SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Cambodia and Laos on Tuesday vowed to boost their bilateral relations and regional cooperation for the benefit of the two countries and peoples, said a news release from the Cambodian prime minister's spokesperson unit. The commitment was made during a meeting between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and visiting Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith at the Peace Palace in the capital Phnom Penh. Both sides agreed to further promote bilateral cooperation in a number of major areas including energy, connectivity, border affairs, combating transnational crime, defense and security, as well as people-to-people exchanges, the news release said. The two leaders also agreed to further promote the comprehensive and long-lasting strategic partnership for the common prosperity o

Jordan's king warns against increased regional instability

STORY: Jordan's king warns against increased regional instability SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:33 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of welcoming ceremony and meeting STORYLINE: King Abdullah II of Jordan on Tuesday warned of the danger of the recent regional escalation, which could push the region into a state of insecurity and instability. The king made the remarks at a meeting in Amman with Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who is on his first visit to Jordan since assuming his position as the Emir of Kuwait. During the meeting, King Abdullah reiterated the need to intensify efforts to achieve an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and to unify Arab efforts to address the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the strip. The king stressed the necessity of finding a political horizon for the Palestinian issue based on the two-state solution, ensuring that the Palestinian brothers obtain their legitimate rights and establish the

Columbia University classes go remote as U.S. campuses divided over Israel-Hamas conflict

STORY: Columbia University classes go remote as U.S. campuses divided over Israel-Hamas conflict SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAX, Alumnus of Columbia University 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ROSS, New York resident 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CARL DIX, Representative of the Revolutionary Communist Party 4. various of the protest STORYLINE: Starting on Monday, all classes at Columbia University went virtual due to divisive demonstrations and debates around the Israel-Hamas conflict. In his announcement, University president Minouche Shafik urged relevant parties to "sit down and talk and argue and find ways to compromise on solutions." Shafik sent a letter to the New York Police Department (NYPD) on April 18, requesting that the police help remove individuals who had occupied the South Lawn of the university's Morningside Heights campus a day earlier. The students with "Gaza Solidarity Enc

Jordan to continue efforts to ensure aid reaches Gaza: FM

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