African youth gain entrepreneurship skills through Chinese-supported training

STORY: African youth gain entrepreneurship skills through Chinese-supported training DATELINE: Sept. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: Djibouti City CATEGORY: ECONOMY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the training camp 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DELIAH NALUKWAGO, Ugandan entrepreneur 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MAHAD ABDOURAZAK, Djiboutian entrepreneur 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): ISMAIL OMAR GUELLEH, President of Djibouti STORYLINE: The first training camp of the Center of Innovation and Maritime Excellence, supported by Chinese companies, closed on Wednesday in Djibouti City, the capital of Djibouti, with the theme of "Digital innovation and cross-border e-commerce." Nearly 30 young Africans were selected to participate in the eight-day training program, which included courses on company operation, thematic lectures, and seminars. They also visited the Doraleh Multi-purpose Port and the Djibouti International Free Trade Zone, which were built by Chinese enterprises. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DELIAH NALUKWAGO,

African youth learn Chinese culture through calligraphy, paper cutting

STORY: African youth learn Chinese culture through calligraphy, paper cutting DATELINE: Sept. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Djibouti City CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese culture event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EPTIHAL AHMED, Ethiopian entrepreneur 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MAHAD ABDOURAZAK, Djibuti entrepreneur 4. various of Chinese culture event 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZOU YANWU, Director of Confucius Institute in Djibouti STORYLINE: Nearly 30 young African entrepreneurs from Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya experienced the charm of traditional Chinese culture at the Center of Innovation and Maritime Excellence in Djibouti City on Sunday. Chinese calligraphy and paper cutting courses were organized to give the participants a taste of Chinese culture. Many of them have expressed interest in Chinese culture and hoped to learn more. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EPTIHAL AHMED, Ethiopian entrepreneur "I really enjoy Chinese culture. Plus, even after today's event, I've learned a lot of things