AFCON kicks off in Cote d'Ivoire, as China-Africa cooperation delivers solid results

STORY: AFCON kicks off in Cote d'Ivoire, as China-Africa cooperation delivers solid results SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 14, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: ABIDJAN, Cote d'Ivoire CATEGORY: SPORTS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of football fans during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): SERGES KOUADIO, Football fan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): YOUZAN TRABI, Football fan 4. various of the Alassane Ouattara Stadium 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): MARIE PAUL KUASSI, Africa Cup of Nations volunteer 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (French): FRANCOIS ALBERT AMICHIA, President of the organizing committee of AFCON 7. various of the Alassane Ouattara Stadium 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (French): FRANCOIS ALBERT AMICHIA, President of the organizing committee of AFCON STORYLINE: Excitement is mounting in Cote d'Ivoire as the streets of the West African country are packed with football fans who are here to attend the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The much-anticipated tournament kicked off Saturday night in Abid

Chinese-built stadium in Cote d'Ivoire to host AFCON events

STORY: Chinese-built stadium in Cote d'Ivoire to host AFCON events SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 5, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:20 LOCATION: Abidjan CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe in Abidjan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): MARIE PAUL KUASSI, AFCON volunteer 3. various of the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe in Abidjan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ARNAUD JULE RODRIGUE, AFCON volunteer 5. various of the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe in Abidjan 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): LARISSA FOFANA, Director of volunteers 7. various of the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe in Abidjan 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (French): DOUEHI SERAPHIN, Director of the stadium 9. various of the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe in Abidjan 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (French): FRANCOIS ALBERT AMICHIA, President of the organizing committee 11. various of the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe in Abidjan STORYLINE: The 34th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in five cities of Cote d'Ivoire from January 13 until February 11. The Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe in