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CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation

Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, member of The Elders, Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Women, Peace and Security, former Foreign Minister of Tanzania and Fawzia Koofi, First Woman Deputy Speaker of the Afghan Parliament, President of Women for Afghanistan participate in CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation high-level event at the Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, Finland, on December 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation

Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Women, Peace and Security, former Foreign Minister of Tanzania (L) and Fawzia Koofi, First Woman Deputy Speaker of the Afghan Parliament, President of Women for Afghanistan participate in CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation high-level event at the Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, Finland, on December 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation

Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Women, Peace and Security, former Foreign Minister of Tanzania participates in CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation high-level event at the Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, Finland, on December 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation

Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Women, Peace and Security, former Foreign Minister of Tanzania participates in CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation high-level event at the Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, Finland, on December 3, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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TICAD meeting in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) speaks during a joint press conference alongside Angolan President and African Union Chairperson Joao Lourenco (L) and African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf following the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, known as TICAD, in Yokohama, near the Japanese capital, on Aug. 22, 2025.

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TICAD meeting in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) speaks during a joint press conference alongside Angolan President and African Union Chairperson Joao Lourenco (L) and African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf following the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, known as TICAD, in Yokohama, near the Japanese capital, on Aug. 22, 2025.

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The Mattei Plan for Africa and the Global Gateway - Rome

President of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf at the summit 'The Mattei Plan for Africa and the Global Gateway: A common effort with the African Continent' at Villa Doria Pamphilj in Rome, Italy, on June 20, 2025 Photo by Stefano Carofei/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESSCOM

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The Mattei Plan for Africa and the Global Gateway - Rome

Giorgia Meloni Ursula von der Leyen President of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf at the summit 'The Mattei Plan for Africa and the Global Gateway: A common effort with the African Continent' at Villa Doria Pamphilj in Rome, Italy, on June 20, 2025 Photo by Stefano Carofei/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESSCOM

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The Mattei Plan for Africa and the Global Gateway - Rome

Giorgia Meloni Ursula von der Leyen President of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf at the summit 'The Mattei Plan for Africa and the Global Gateway: A common effort with the African Continent' at Villa Doria Pamphilj in Rome, Italy, on June 20, 2025 Photo by Stefano Carofei/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESSCOM

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The Mattei Plan for Africa and the Global Gateway - Rome

Giorgia Meloni Ursula von der Leyen President of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf at the summit 'The Mattei Plan for Africa and the Global Gateway: A common effort with the African Continent' at Villa Doria Pamphilj in Rome, Italy, on June 20, 2025 Photo by Stefano Carofei/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESSCOM

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The Mattei Plan for Africa and the Global Gateway - Rome

President of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf at the summit 'The Mattei Plan for Africa and the Global Gateway: A common effort with the African Continent' at Villa Doria Pamphilj in Rome, Italy, on June 20, 2025 Photo by Stefano Carofei/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESSCOM

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Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation - Paris

Chairman of the African Union Commission (CUA), Moussa Faki Mahamat et President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame at the "Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation" at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris. June 20th, 2024. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation - Paris

Chairman of the African Union Commission (CUA) Moussa Faki Mahamat at the "Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation" at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris. June 20th, 2024. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation - Paris

Chairman of the African Union Commission (CUA) Moussa Faki Mahamat at the "Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation" at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris. June 20th, 2024. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation - Paris

Chairman of the African Union Commission (CUA) Moussa Faki Mahamat at the "Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation" at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris. June 20th, 2024. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation - Paris

Chairman of the African Union Commission (CUA), Moussa Faki Mahamat et President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame at the "Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation" at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris. June 20th, 2024. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation - Paris

Chairman of the African Union Commission (CUA) Moussa Faki Mahamat, French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Stéphane Sejourne, French President Emmanuel Macron, Jose Manuel Barroso, former President of the European Commission and former Prime Minister of Portugal, President of Rwanda Paul Kagame, President of Botswana Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron and officials pose for a family photo. at the "Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation" at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris. June 20th, 2024. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation - Paris

Chairman of the African Union Commission (CUA) Moussa Faki Mahamat at the "Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation" at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris. June 20th, 2024. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation - Paris

Chairman of the African Union Commission (CUA) Moussa Faki Mahamat, French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Stéphane Sejourne, French President Emmanuel Macron, Jose Manuel Barroso, former President of the European Commission and former Prime Minister of Portugal, President of Rwanda Paul Kagame, President of Botswana Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron and officials pose for a family photo. at the "Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation" at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris. June 20th, 2024. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation - Paris

Chairman of the African Union Commission (CUA) Moussa Faki Mahamat at the "Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation" at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris. June 20th, 2024. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation - Paris

Chairman of the African Union Commission (CUA) Moussa Faki Mahamat, French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Stéphane Sejourne, French President Emmanuel Macron, Jose Manuel Barroso, former President of the European Commission and former Prime Minister of Portugal, President of Rwanda Paul Kagame, President of Botswana Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron and officials pose for a family photo. at the "Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation" at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris. June 20th, 2024. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron talks to Chairman of the African Union Commission (CUA) Moussa Faki Mahamat during the “Global Forum for Sovereignty and Innovation in Vaccines” at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris, France on June 20, 2024. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron talks to Chairman of the African Union Commission (CUA) Moussa Faki Mahamat during the “Global Forum for Sovereignty and Innovation in Vaccines” at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris, France on June 20, 2024. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China, Africa seek to deepen agricultural science, technology cooperation

STORY: China, Africa seek to deepen agricultural science, technology cooperation SHOOTING TIME: June 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: SANYA, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the workshop 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SUN TAN, Deputy head of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LAILA LOKOSANG, Senior Technical Advisor, African Union Commission 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FELIX DAKORA, Former president of the African Academy of Sciences, Foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering STORYLINE: Workshop on China-Africa Agricultural Science and Technology Cooperation under the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) South-South and Triangular Cooperation Framework kicked off in Sanya, south China's Hainan province on Wednesday. The three-day workshop aims to deepen China-Africa agricultural science and technology cooperation, and promote the modernization of African agriculture. The participants prospected the

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Fruitful results of China-Africa agricultural cooperation lauded at seminar

STORY: Fruitful results of China-Africa agricultural cooperation lauded at seminar SHOOTING TIME: June 12, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:39 LOCATION: SANYA, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the seminar and China-Africa agricultural cooperation 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TAKELE WELDU GEBREWAHID, Researcher from Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LAILA LOKOSANG, Senior Technical Coordinator from the African Union Commission 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FELIX DAKORA, Former President of the African Academy of Sciences STORYLINE: A seminar on China-Africa agricultural cooperation kicked off Wednesday in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. The three-day event aims to foster deeper collaborations in agricultural science and technology between China and Africa. African participants have lauded the fruitful results China-Africa agricultural cooperation has yielded in advancing Africa's agricultural modernization. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TAKELE WELDU GEBREW

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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

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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

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240419) -- ADDIS ABABA, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rita Bissoonauth, director of the Liaison Office of UNESCO with the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), speaks during the UN Chinese Language Day celebration in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 18, 2024. The United Nations family in Ethiopia marked UN Chinese Language Day on Thursday with the aim of promoting Chinese language and culture, calling for linguistic and cultural diversity. TO GO WITH "Chinese Language Day celebrated in Ethiopia with call for multilingualism, cultural diversity" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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RWANDA-KIGALI-GENOCIDE-30TH COMMEMORATION

(240408) -- KIGALI, April 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat makes a speech during the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, on April 7, 2024. Rwanda on Sunday began a week of national mourning and 100 days of commemoration to mark the 30th anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. (Photo by Cyril Ndegeya/Xinhua)

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AU officials laud China's support to promote health in Africa

STORY: AU officials laud China's support to promote health in Africa SHOOTING TIME: March 22, 2024 DATELINE: March 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:39 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Africa CDC headquarters 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHEILA SHAWA, Senior technical specialist of the African Union Commission (AUC) 3. various of the Africa CDC headquarters 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FRANCIS CHISAKA KASOLO, Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) liaison office at the AU and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FRANCIS CHISAKA KASOLO, Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) liaison office at the AU and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa 6. various of the Africa CDC headquarters STORYLINE: Officials of the African Union Commission (AUC) have lauded Africa-China cooperation in the health sector, whereby China has proven to be a strategic partner in dealing with infectious diseases, including tuberculosis (TB) in Africa.

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African countries urged to take actions to end TB by 2030

STORY: African countries urged to take actions to end TB by 2030 SHOOTING TIME: March 22, 2024 DATELINE: March 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the African Union (AU) headquarters 2. various of the event to mark the 2024 World Tuberculosis Day held at the AU headquarters 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SABELO MBOKAZI, Head of division of labor, employment and migration at the African Union Commission 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHEILA SHAWA, Senior technical specialist of African Union Commission STORYLINE: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the major causes of death in Africa, killing hundreds of thousands of people every year, African Union (AU) officials said at an event held at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa on Friday. The event under the theme of "Yes! We can end TB!" was held to mark the 2024 World Tuberculosis Day, which falls on March 24 every year to raise people's awareness of the deadly disease. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SABELO MBOKAZI, Head of divisio

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AU commission discusses election of new leadership

STORY: AU commission discusses election of new leadership SHOOTING TIME: March 15, 2024 DATELINE: March 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the African Union Commission 2. SOUNDBITE (English interpretation): MOHAMED SALEM OULD MERZOUG, Chairperson of the executive council of the AU Commission STORYLINE: Members of the executive council of the African Union Commission (AUC) have discussed election modalities to choose the body's new senior leadership. The discussion took place on Friday at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, during the 22nd extraordinary session of the executive council. Senior officials, including Moussa Faki Mahamat, the chairperson of the AU Commission, were present. Speaking on the occasion, chairperson of the executive council of the AUC Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug underscored the need to strengthen the AU institutions to help the commission fully discharge its responsibilities and accelera

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China-sponsored short-term training seminars for AU launched in Ethiopia

STORY: China-sponsored short-term training seminars for AU launched in Ethiopia SHOOTING TIME: March 8, 2024 DATELINE: March 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2024 Chinese Short-term Training Seminars for the African Union (AU) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MOHAMMED BELHOCINE, AU commissioner for education, science, technology and innovation 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HU CHANGCHUN, Head of the Chinese Mission to the AU and representative of China to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa STORYLINE: The 2024 Chinese Short-term Training Seminars for the African Union (AU) have been launched at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. The China-sponsored training programs and seminars, under the theme "Contribute to African Talent Cultivation, Promote Modernization of Africa," aim to empower the staff of the continental body in various fields and create a community of shared future. Mohammed Belhocine, AU commissioner fo

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AU commission chief expresses concern over prevailing security challenges in Africa

STORY: AU commission chief expresses concern over prevailing security challenges in Africa SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of headquarters of the African Union 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English interpretation): MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of AU Commission 3. various of headquarters of the African Union 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English interpretation): MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of AU Commission 5. various of headquarters of the African Union STORYLINE: Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat on Saturday expressed deep concern over prevailing unconstitutional changes of governments, political and institutional instability, climate change and economic deficits in Africa. Africa has witnessed exorbitant military spending as terrorism and conflict continue to destroy some African states, reversing their development priorities, Faki said at the opening of the 37th Ordinary Session of the

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

STORY: 37th AU summit underway in Addis Ababa with focus on education, development SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 37th AU summit 2. STANDUP (English): LIU FANGQIANG, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE (English): MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of the AU Commission 4. various of the meeting STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LIU FANGQIANG, Xinhua correspondent "African heads of state and government are meeting here at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, for this year's AU summit from Feb. 17 to 18. The first decade has passed in the implementation of the continent's development blueprint, Agenda 2063. African leaders are expected to reflect on the work of the first decade and deliberate over the work of the second decade in the venue behind me. Besides, regional peace and stability, education and global multilateralism are also important topics, among others, for this year's

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

STORY: 37th AU summit begins in Addis Ababa with focus on education, development SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:25 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 37th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of the Heads of State and Government 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English interpretation): AZALI ASSOUMANI, President of Comoros and Chairperson of AU 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English interpretation): MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of AU Commission 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ABIY AHMED, Ethiopian Prime Minister STORYLINE: The 37th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of the Heads of State and Government opened on Saturday, with a call to increase efforts to improve the state of education in Africa and fast-track the realization of Africa's development endeavors. The two-day meeting, comprising African leaders from AU member states, is held under the AU's theme of the year for 2024, "Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building res

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-AU SUMMIT-HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT-ORDINARY SESSION

(240217) -- ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat delivers a speech during the 37th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly of the Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 17, 2024. The 37th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly of the Heads of State and Government opened on Saturday at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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Kenya's Odinga declares interest in AU Commission chairmanship

STORY: Kenya's Odinga declares interest in AU Commission chairmanship SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of AU headquarters 2. various of the Raila Odinga and Olusegun Obasanjo 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAILA ODINGA, Former Kenyan Prime minister 4. various of AU meetings 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): OLUSEGUN OBASANJO, Former Nigerian President 6. various of AU headquarters STORYLINE: Kenyan veteran politician Raila Odinga on Thursday officially declared his interest in the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC). Odinga, the former prime minister of Kenya from 2008 to 2013, made the announcement in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, saying that he was ready to contest the AUC chairmanship position after consulting with friends across the continent. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAILA ODINGA, Former Kenyan Prime minister "Should the leadership of Africa want my services, I am ready to offer myself to be of serv

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AU Commission chief calls for political solution to Israel-Palestine conflict

STORY: AU Commission chief calls for political solution to Israel-Palestine conflict SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 14, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:42 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the headquarters of the African Union (AU) 2. various of the 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the AU 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English interpretation): MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of the AU Commission 4. various of the headquarters of the African Union (AU) 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English interpretation): MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of the AU Commission 6. various of the headquarters of the African Union (AU) 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English interpretation): MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of the AU Commission 8. various of taking photo STORYLINE: Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat on Wednesday called for a political solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. The chairperson of the pan-African bloc made the remarks while addressing the 44th Ordinary Sessi

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UNECA chief calls for more attention to education for Africa's development

STORY: UNECA chief calls for more attention to education for Africa's development SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 14, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the headquarters of the AU 2. various of the session 3. SOUNDBITE (English): CLAVER GATETE, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) STORYLINE: Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Claver Gatete called for accelerating digital education in Africa to help the continent achieve its future development agendas. Speaking at the 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU), Gatete said Africa needs to accelerate digital connectivity, accessibility, and affordability to bridge the digital divide on the continent. Noting that education is a basic human right and a key enabler for achieving Africa's collective socioeconomic development objectives, the UNECA chief said the AU should co

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African FMs start meeting in framework of AU summit

STORY: African FMs start meeting in framework of AU summit SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 14, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of headquarters of the AU 2. various of the session 3. SOUNDBITE (English interpretation): MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of the AU Commission STORYLINE: The 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) began Wednesday at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, with a call for increasing efforts to ensure continental stability and quality education in Africa. The two-day meeting, comprising foreign ministers from AU member states, is being held under the AU's theme of the year for 2024 "Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa." Addressing the executive council meeting, the Chairperson of the AU Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat underscored

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-AU SUMMIT-ORDINARY SESSION

(240214) -- ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat addresses the executive council meeting at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Feb. 14, 2024. The 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the AU began Wednesday at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, with a call for increasing efforts to ensure continental stability and quality education in Africa. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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China donates motorcycles to Ethiopian police

STORY: China donates motorcycles to Ethiopian police SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 1, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the handover ceremony at the Ethiopian Federal Police Headquarters in Addis Ababa 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DEMELASH GEBREMICHAEL, Ethiopian Federal Police Commissioner STORYLINE: The Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia donated 12 motorcycles to the Ethiopian Federal Police Commission on Thursday in a handover ceremony held at Ethiopian Federal Police Headquarters in Addis Ababa. Ethiopian Federal Police Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael said the motorcycles are of high quality and will be utilized during important events such as the African Union (AU) summit. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DEMELASH GEBREMICHAEL, Ethiopian Federal Police Commissioner "I want to express my sincere appreciation to the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia for their generous donation of 12 motorbikes to our institution. This demonstrates the strong dedicatio

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-AU-PRC-47TH ORDINARY SESSION

(240115) -- ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Delegates attending the 47th Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee of the African Union pose for a group photo in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Jan. 15, 2024. The 47th Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) of the African Union (AU) opened on Monday in Addis Ababa, with Chairperson of the AU Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat reiterating a two-state solution to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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BioNTech inaugurates first manufacturing plant for mRNA vaccines in Rwanda

STORY: BioNTech inaugurates first manufacturing plant for mRNA vaccines in Rwanda SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 18, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:34 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITES 1 (English) UGUR SAHIN, Co-founder and CEO of BioNTech 3. SOUNDBITES 2 (English) MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission STORYLINE: BioNTech, a leading biotechnology company, on Monday inaugurated its first manufacturing plant for mRNA vaccines in Africa in Rwanda's capital of Kigali. The inauguration comes after the German company signed deals in 2021 with Rwanda and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar in Senegal to set up manufacturing sites on the continent. The facility construction was launched last year. BioNTech indicated in a statement that it is on course to develop prophylactic mRNA vaccines targeting infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV, and is also focusing on diseases with epidemic and pandemic potential,

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China, Africa pledge financial support to bolster high-quality BRI cooperation

STORY: China, Africa pledge financial support to bolster high-quality BRI cooperation SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 15, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FATHALLAH SIJILMASSI, Director general of the AU Commission 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HU CHANGCHUN, Head of the Chinese Mission to the AU 4. various of the event 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GEDION JALATA, Chief executive officer at the Center of Excellence International Consult in Ethiopia 6. various of the event STORYLINE: China and Africa on Wednesday vowed to further augment China-Africa cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with stakeholders pledging financial support to bolster high-quality BRI cooperation. This comes as the African Union (AU) and the Chinese Mission to the AU held a high-level seminar Wednesday in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, with the participation of senior AU officials, officials from African countries, Chi

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International forum on space dialogue underway in Dakar

STORY: International forum on space dialogue underway in Dakar DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Dakar CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of International Forum on Space Dialogue STORYLINE: The first edition of the International Forum on Space Dialogue opened Tuesday in Dakar, the capital of Senegal, under the aegis of the African Union and the European Union. "As a fundamental pillar of human development, the space sector presents new economic, scientific, technological and military challenges," Senegalese Prime Minister Amadou Ba said at the opening ceremony. "The African space industry is valued at more than 20 billion U.S. dollars and employs more than 18,000 people," said Tidiane Ouattara, representative of the commissioner responsible for education, science, technology and innovation of the African Union Commission. Ouattara said African states launched 45 satellites this year, a number which, according to him, will reach 165 by 2027. The three-day forum will s

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-UNITED NATIONS DAY-CELEBRATION

(231024) -- ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Security guards of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) hoist a UN flag to mark the UN Day in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Oct. 24, 2023. The United Nations missions in Ethiopia, the African Union (AU) and the diplomatic corps on Tuesday celebrated the United Nations (UN) Day with a call for determination to heal division, ensure justice and build a better world. (Xinhua/Wang Ping)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-UNITED NATIONS DAY-CELEBRATION

(231024) -- ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Acting Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Antonio Pedro speaks at an event marking the UN Day in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Oct. 24, 2023. The United Nations missions in Ethiopia, the African Union (AU) and the diplomatic corps on Tuesday celebrated the United Nations (UN) Day with a call for determination to heal division, ensure justice and build a better world. (Xinhua/Wang Ping)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-UNITED NATIONS DAY-CELEBRATION

(231024) -- ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Security guards of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) participate in an event marking the UN Day in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Oct. 24, 2023. The United Nations missions in Ethiopia, the African Union (AU) and the diplomatic corps on Tuesday celebrated the United Nations (UN) Day with a call for determination to heal division, ensure justice and build a better world. (Xinhua/Wang Ping)