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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

South African athletes are pictured after running alone as they were given a second chance for a finalist berth in the men's 4x100 relay at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 21, 2025, following contact with an Italian runner in the previous day's heat. The team, however, failed to advance to the final as they did not run better than eighth-placed France's time.

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Greece: Severe Storms Batter Cyclades, Triggering Flooding 4

Severe weather with heavy rainfall hit the Cyclades, the island group southeast of mainland Greece on Monday, March 31, triggering widespread flooding. Authorities imposed a traffic ban on the islands of Paros and Mykonos due to the severe flooding.

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US: Deadly Hurricane Milton Leaves Destruction And Massive Power Outages

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9, bringing high winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. At least 17 people have died due to Milton and its aftermath, and more than 2 million people remained without power as of Friday.

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US: Hurricane Milton Tears Roof Off Tropicana Field In Devastating Strike 2

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, on Wednesday, October 9, as a Category 3 storm. Milton brought high winds, ripping off the roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

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China's Juncao technology sows seeds of hope in Africa

Nyambo Obed checks mushroom tubes at his workshop in Muhanga District, Southern Province, Rwanda, on August 14, 2024. Nyambo Obed has been to China twice for Juncao technology training. Since the 1980s, Lin Zhanxi, a professor of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, has led a research team on Juncao technology in China's southeastern Fujian Province. Juncao means "mushroom" and "grass" in Chinese. Its versatility is a key feature, allowing it to grow edible mushrooms, provide livestock feed and help battle desertification. Since the 1990s, China has shared the technology with over 100 countries by opening training classes and conducting on-site demonstrations. By now, Juncao technology has taken root in more than 40 African countries, helping African farmers combat poverty and promoting cooperation between China and Africa. Photo by Han Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Juncao technology sows seeds of hope in Africa

Juncao expert Chen Kehua (L) and a local technician check bags of mycelium at Central African Institute of Agronomic Research in Bangui, the Central African Republic, Feb. 6, 2024. Since the 1980s, Lin Zhanxi, a professor of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, has led a research team on Juncao technology in China's southeastern Fujian Province. Juncao means "mushroom" and "grass" in Chinese. Its versatility is a key feature, allowing it to grow edible mushrooms, provide livestock feed and help battle desertification. Since the 1990s, China has shared the technology with over 100 countries by opening training classes and conducting on-site demonstrations. By now, Juncao technology has taken root in more than 40 African countries, helping African farmers combat poverty and promoting cooperation between China and Africa. Photo by Han Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Juncao technology sows seeds of hope in Africa

Fatime Abba Rekya picks mushrooms in her own mushroom shed in Damara, the Central African Republic, Feb. 6, 2024. Fatime Abba Rekya learns Juncao technology on a training class in Bangui in 2022. Since the 1980s, Lin Zhanxi, a professor of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, has led a research team on Juncao technology in China's southeastern Fujian Province. Juncao means "mushroom" and "grass" in Chinese. Its versatility is a key feature, allowing it to grow edible mushrooms, provide livestock feed and help battle desertification. Since the 1990s, China has shared the technology with over 100 countries by opening training classes and conducting on-site demonstrations. By now, Juncao technology has taken root in more than 40 African countries, helping African farmers combat poverty and promoting cooperation between China and Africa. Photo by Han Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Juncao technology sows seeds of hope in Africa

Fatime Abba Rekya checks bags of mycelium in Damara, the Central African Republic, Feb. 6, 2024. Fatime Abba Rekya learns Juncao technology on a training class in Bangui in 2022. Since the 1980s, Lin Zhanxi, a professor of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, has led a research team on Juncao technology in China's southeastern Fujian Province. Juncao means "mushroom" and "grass" in Chinese. Its versatility is a key feature, allowing it to grow edible mushrooms, provide livestock feed and help battle desertification. Since the 1990s, China has shared the technology with over 100 countries by opening training classes and conducting on-site demonstrations. By now, Juncao technology has taken root in more than 40 African countries, helping African farmers combat poverty and promoting cooperation between China and Africa. Photo by Han Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Juncao technology sows seeds of hope in Africa

A farmer carries freshly harvested mushrooms out of a mushroom shed in Huye District, Southern Province, Rwanda, on August 14, 2024. Since the 1980s, Lin Zhanxi, a professor of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, has led a research team on Juncao technology in China's southeastern Fujian Province. Juncao means "mushroom" and "grass" in Chinese. Its versatility is a key feature, allowing it to grow edible mushrooms, provide livestock feed and help battle desertification. Since the 1990s, China has shared the technology with over 100 countries by opening training classes and conducting on-site demonstrations. By now, Juncao technology has taken root in more than 40 African countries, helping African farmers combat poverty and promoting cooperation between China and Africa. Photo by Han Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Juncao technology sows seeds of hope in Africa

Nyambo Obed checks mushroom tube at his workshop in Muhanga District, Southern Province, Rwanda, on August 14, 2024. Nyambo Obed has been to China twice for Juncao technology training. Since the 1980s, Lin Zhanxi, a professor of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, has led a research team on Juncao technology in China's southeastern Fujian Province. Juncao means "mushroom" and "grass" in Chinese. Its versatility is a key feature, allowing it to grow edible mushrooms, provide livestock feed and help battle desertification. Since the 1990s, China has shared the technology with over 100 countries by opening training classes and conducting on-site demonstrations. By now, Juncao technology has taken root in more than 40 African countries, helping African farmers combat poverty and promoting cooperation between China and Africa. Photo by Han Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Juncao technology sows seeds of hope in Africa

This photo taken on August 15, 2024 shows a view of Juncao grass field in Huye District, Southern Province, Rwanda. Since the 1980s, Lin Zhanxi, a professor of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, has led a research team on Juncao technology in China's southeastern Fujian Province. Juncao means "mushroom" and "grass" in Chinese. Its versatility is a key feature, allowing it to grow edible mushrooms, provide livestock feed and help battle desertification. Since the 1990s, China has shared the technology with over 100 countries by opening training classes and conducting on-site demonstrations. By now, Juncao technology has taken root in more than 40 African countries, helping African farmers combat poverty and promoting cooperation between China and Africa. Photo by Han Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's Juncao technology sows seeds of hope in Africa

Fatime Abba Rekya is pictured at an edible mushroom cultivation workshop she established in Damara, the Central African Republic, Feb. 6, 2024. Fatime Abba Rekya learns Juncao technology on a training class in Bangui in 2022. Since the 1980s, Lin Zhanxi, a professor of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, has led a research team on Juncao technology in China's southeastern Fujian Province. Juncao means "mushroom" and "grass" in Chinese. Its versatility is a key feature, allowing it to grow edible mushrooms, provide livestock feed and help battle desertification. Since the 1990s, China has shared the technology with over 100 countries by opening training classes and conducting on-site demonstrations. By now, Juncao technology has taken root in more than 40 African countries, helping African farmers combat poverty and promoting cooperation between China and Africa. Photo by Han Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Athletes at Abidjan African Open 2024 eye Olympic medals

STORY: Athletes at Abidjan African Open 2024 eye Olympic medals SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:06:30 LOCATION: ABIDJAN, Cote d'Ivoire CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Abidjan African Open 2024 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ARNAUD MALLEY, Organizer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ABOUBACAR N'GOM, Chief Director of Refereeing of the African Judo Union 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): JEROME ZELMAN, Ivorian athlete 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (French): YOANE NGAE, Cameroonian athlete STORYLINE: The second edition of the Abidjan African Open has brought together around 400 athletes from 40 African countries to celebrate African judo since Thursday in Abidjan. The four-day competition is divided into two parts for African athletes of the African Judo Union aged 15 to 20 and international athletes respectively. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ARNAUD MALLEY, Organizer "I think judo is facing many challenges at the moment. But the overall level is good and there are enough reserve forces. The national team coach and

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows a member of the team Barrage Village competes during the final of the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows players of team Park 7 and team Barrage Village vie for the ball during the final of the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows the goalkeeper of team Pack 7 kissing their trophy during the awarding ceremony of the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows a member of the team Barrage Village competes during the final of the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows players of team Park 7 and team Barrage Village vie for the ball during the final of the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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(SP)BENIN-PARAKOU-FIRST VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-FINAL

(240526) -- PARAKOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 25, 2024 shows the goalkeeper of team Pack 7 kissing their trophy during the awarding ceremony of the first edition of African "Village Super League" in Parakou, Benin. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's Village Super League takes root in Benin's football fields". (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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First "Village Super League" final held in Benin

STORY: First "Village Super League" final held in Benin SHOOTING TIME: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: PARAKOU, Benin CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the final of the African "Village Super League" 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): YVES KOBA, Head of the Belle Cite Village in Parakou, Benin 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHOU XIAOYONG, Head of the 3rd Chinese Support Mission for Cotton Production in Benin STORYLINE: The final of the first edition of the African "Village Super League" was held in Parakou city of Benin on Saturday. The rural football event, which draws on the experience of the Village Super League from China's Guizhou, was initiated by a China-assisted cotton technology project team and local staff. They leveled a standard soccer field at the project base to satisfy local villagers' passion for soccer. Since the opening at the end of March, this soccer tournament, composed of 12 village teams, has been held on weekends. After fierce competition, the team of Barr

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SADC observation mission calls for credible, fair elections in South Africa

STORY: SADC observation mission calls for credible, fair elections in South Africa SHOOTING DATE: May 22, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of electoral observation mission launched by Southern African Development Community (SADC) 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ENOCK KAVINDELE, Head of the SADC observation mission STORYLINE: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) launched its electoral observation mission to South Africa in Johannesburg on Wednesday, urging all stakeholders to ensure that the upcoming general elections are conducted in a credible, free and fair manner. Enock Kavindele, head of the SADC observation mission, said that his team comprises 81 people from 11 SADC countries. All mission officials have been trained and are being deployed in all provinces of South Africa. SOUNDBITE (English): ENOCK KAVINDELE, Head of the SADC observation mission "We are here to observe the elections that are going to

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China, Comoros join hands in fighting against malaria

STORY: China, Comoros join hands in fighting against malaria SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: Moroni CATEGORY: HEALTH/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Comoros 2. various of the China Malaria Prevention and Control Project Team 3. various of Kamal Said Abdallah working 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): KAMAL SAID ABDALLAH, Director of the Laboratory of the Comoros, National Malaria Control Center 5. various of Kamal Said Abdallah working 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): KAMAL SAID ABDALLAH, Director of the Laboratory of the Comoros, National Malaria Control Center 7. various of the China Malaria Prevention and Control Project Team 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): HADJIRA ABDULLATIF, Director of the Comoros National Malaria Control Center STORYLINE: April 25 marks World Malaria Day, which serves as a reminder of the ongoing global battle against malaria. According to the World Health Organization, African countries accounted for about 94 percent of all malaria cases globally and 9

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-VOLLEYBALL-MEN'S AFRICAN VOLLEYBALL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

(240419) -- CAIRO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Mohamed Mamdouh (2nd L) of Faith Union Sport spikes during the match between Faith Union Sport of Morocco and Volleyball Club Green Team of Congo at the 2024 Men's African Volleyball Club Championship in Cairo, Egypt, on April 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-VOLLEYBALL-MEN'S AFRICAN VOLLEYBALL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

(240419) -- CAIRO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Soufiane El Gharouti (1st L) of Faith Union Sport passes the ball during the match between Faith Union Sport of Morocco and Volleyball Club Green Team of Congo at the 2024 Men's African Volleyball Club Championship in Cairo, Egypt, on April 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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IMF reviews to unlock 360-mln-USD loan for Ghana

STORY: IMF reviews to unlock 360-mln-USD loan for Ghana SHOOTING TIME: April 13, 2024/File DATELINE: April 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the IMF joint press briefing 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHANE ROUDET, IMF mission chief for Ghana 3. various the IMF joint press briefing 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ERNEST ADDISON, Bank of Ghana Governor 5. various of the IMF joint press briefing 6. various of the Central Business District of Accra (file) STORYLINE: A staff review team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Saturday that the second review of Ghana's reform program would unlock 360 million U.S. dollars for the West African country. In a statement, the IMF said Ghana's performance under the program has been generally strong, with most quantitative targets met and key reforms implemented. This positive outcome of the review, the statement said, would pave the way for the West African country to draw the scheduled 360 million dollars as

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Ghana's Amoah wins men's 200m race at 13th African Games

STORY: Ghana's Amoah wins men's 200m race at 13th African Games SHOOTING TIME: March 22, 2024 DATELINE: March 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the men's 200m final 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH PAUL AMOAH, Ghanaian athlete 3. various of Ghanaian athletic team STORYLINE: Ghana's Joseph Paul Amoah grabbed the men's 200m race gold at the ongoing 13th African Games in Accra on Friday. Amoah shrugged off competition from other athletes to finish in 20.70 seconds in the final, drawing loud cheers from the audience at the University of Ghana Stadium. Sprinters from Cameroon and Nigeria took silver and bronze respectively. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH PAUL AMOAH, Ghanaian athlete "This is an incredible feeling to be able to do it for the whole fans. It was everything that I wished for, to be able to win a medal for Ghana, and doing it in Ghana is so amazing." He also lauded all his teammates for working hard to win some medals for the country du

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Nigeria grabs men's 4x100m relay gold at 13th African Games

STORY: Nigeria grabs men's 4x100m relay gold at 13th African Games SHOOTING TIME: March 20, 2024 DATELINE: March 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the men's 4x100m relay final 2. various of the Nigerian national team 3. various of the medals awarded 4. SOUNDBITE (English): ALABA AKINTOLA, Nigerian sprinter 5. various of the women's 4x100m relay final STORYLINE: Nigeria late Wednesday clinched the gold medal in the men's 4x100m relay at the 13th African Games in Accra, the capital of Ghana. The Nigerian quartet finished the race in 38.41 seconds to snatch the gold from Ghana, who won it in Morocco in 2019. Ghana came in second with a time of 38.43 seconds to receive the silver, as fellow West African country Liberia grabbed bronze, finishing in 38.73 seconds. SOUNDBITE (English): ALABA AKINTOLA, Nigerian sprinter "It feels good because I was in the same position last five years and Joseph (Paul Amoah of Ghana) ran ahead of me, and this year I was

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Sports blazing a trail for refugees, says UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yang Yang

STORY: Sports blazing a trail for refugees, says UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yang Yang SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 27, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. pics of Yang Yang visiting the Kakuma Refugee Camp 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YANG YANG, UNHCR goodwill ambassador and China's Winter Olympic champion 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): YANG YANG, UNHCR goodwill ambassador and China's Winter Olympic champion 4. pics of Refugee Olympic Team (ROT) STORYLINE: The now-retired Chinese short-track speed skating superstar and Winter Olympic champion Yang Yang has hailed the impact of the Refugee Olympic Team (ROT), who are preparing to feature in their third Summer Games in Paris in July. Yang, also a goodwill ambassador of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), made the remarks in a recent interview with Xinhua in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi after visiting the Kakuma Refugee Camp in the East African country. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YANG YANG, UNHCR

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(SP)COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-FOOTBALL-AFCON-FINAL

(240212) -- ABIDJAN, Feb. 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Patrice Motsepe (R), the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), awards players of team Cote d'Ivoire during the awarding ceremony after the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) football match between Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on Feb. 11, 2024. (Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua)

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China, Zimbabwe sign agreement on cataract surgery cooperation program

STORY: China, Zimbabwe sign agreement on cataract surgery cooperation program SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 7, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2024 LENGTH: 0:04:52 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of officials from China and Zimbabwe 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHOU DING, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe 3. Various of the donation 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DOUGLAS MOMBESHORA, Zimbabwe's Minister of Health and Childcare 5. various of the signing ceremony 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DOUGLAS MOMBESHORA, Zimbabwe's Minister of Health and Childcare 7. various of more equipment, officials touring the Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic STORYLINE: China and Zimbabwe on Wednesday signed an agreement on carrying out the "Bright Journey" Program of cataract surgery in which a Chinese ophthalmologist medical team will be dispatched to the southern African country to carry out free cataract clinical operations. Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding signed the agreement on behalf of the Chinese government, and Zimbab

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-CHINA-AGREEMENT-CATARACT SURGERY-COOPERATION

(240208) -- HARARE, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding (L) hands over medical equipment to Zimbabwe's Minister of Health and Childcare Douglas Mombeshora after signing an agreement on carrying out the "Bright Journey" Program of cataract surgery, at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Feb. 7, 2024. China and Zimbabwe on Wednesday signed an agreement on carrying out a cataract surgery program in which a Chinese ophthalmologist medical team will be dispatched to the southern African country to carry out free cataract clinical operations. (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

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Chinese medical team's lecture well received by students in Bangui

STORY: Chinese medical team's lecture well received by students in Bangui SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 5, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Bangui CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Medical team conducts lectures on cholera prevention and acupuncture 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ABUBAKAR, Student, Confucius Institute of University of Bangui 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): YAMENANJI, Student, Confucius Institute of University of Bangui STORYLINE: The 20th Chinese medical team dispatched to the Central African Republic delivered a lecture on cholera prevention and acupuncture to students at the University of Bangui on Monday. Amidst recent outbreaks of cholera epidemics in multiple African nations, the lecture aimed to equip attendees with essential knowledge for safeguarding their health in daily life. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ABUBAKAR, Student, Confucius Institute of University of Bangui "First of all, thank you for coming here and teaching us medical knowledge, especially some measures to prevent ch

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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC-BANGUI-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-LECTURE

(240206) -- BANGUI, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student experiences acupuncture treatments during a lecture at the Confucius Institute of Bangui University in Bangui, Central African Republic, Feb. 5, 2024. The 20th Chinese medical team dispatched to the Central African Republic gave a lecture on cholera prevention and acupuncture for students at Bangui University on Monday. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC-BANGUI-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-LECTURE

(240206) -- BANGUI, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students take part in a lecture at the Confucius Institute of Bangui University in Bangui, Central African Republic, Feb. 5, 2024. The 20th Chinese medical team dispatched to the Central African Republic gave a lecture on cholera prevention and acupuncture for students at Bangui University on Monday. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC-BANGUI-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-LECTURE

(240206) -- BANGUI, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student asks questions during a lecture at the Confucius Institute of Bangui University in Bangui, Central African Republic, Feb. 5, 2024. The 20th Chinese medical team dispatched to the Central African Republic gave a lecture on cholera prevention and acupuncture for students at Bangui University on Monday. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC-BANGUI-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-LECTURE

(240206) -- BANGUI, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student experiences acupuncture treatments during a lecture at the Confucius Institute of Bangui University in Bangui, Central African Republic, Feb. 5, 2024. The 20th Chinese medical team dispatched to the Central African Republic gave a lecture on cholera prevention and acupuncture for students at Bangui University on Monday. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-HANDBALL-AFRICAN MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP

(240128) -- CAIRO, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Team Egypt celebrate after winning the final between Egypt and Algeria at the 2024 African Men's Handball Championship in Cairo, Egypt, Jan. 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-HANDBALL-AFRICAN MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP

(240128) -- CAIRO, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Team Egypt celebrate after winning the final between Egypt and Algeria at the 2024 African Men's Handball Championship in Cairo, Egypt, Jan. 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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Chinese medical teams lauded for advancing healthcare in Tanzania

STORY: Chinese medical teams lauded for advancing healthcare in Tanzania SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 9, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:15 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SUO PENG, Charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Tanzania 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BOAZ YONAH, Representative from Mbeya Region Referral Hospital STORYLINE: The government of Tanzania on Tuesday thanked the Chinese government for dispatching medical teams to help improve healthcare for people in the East African country. A ceremony was held to bid farewell to the 26th Chinese medical team and welcome the 27th group. Over the last six decades, more than 1,500 members of the Chinese medical team have been dispatched to Tanzania, treating about 20 million Tanzanians suffering from various ailments. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SUO PENG, Charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Tanzania "Up to now, 32 teams have served in Zanzibar and 27 Chinese medical

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICA CUP-TRAINING

(240106) -- CAIRO, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Egypt's national football team player Mohamed Salah (front) attends a training session for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023, in Cairo, Egypt, on Jan. 5, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICA CUP-TRAINING

(240106) -- CAIRO, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Egypt's national football team players attend a training session for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023, in Cairo, Egypt, on Jan. 5, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICA CUP-TRAINING

(240106) -- CAIRO, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Egypt's national football team players attend a training session for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023, in Cairo, Egypt, on Jan. 5, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-FOOTBALL-AFRICA CUP-TRAINING

(240106) -- CAIRO, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Egypt's national football team player Mohamed Salah attends a training session for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023, in Cairo, Egypt, on Jan. 5, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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Chinese-built commercial center in Tanzania spurs job creation, economic growth

STORY: Chinese-built commercial center in Tanzania spurs job creation, economic growth SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Dar es Salaam CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the East Africa Commercial and Logistics Center project under construction 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WANG XIANGYU, General Manager with East Africa Commercial and Logistics Center (EACLC) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CAROLINE AMOR, Sales team leader at EACLC STORYLINE: A Chinese-built commercial and logistics center is slated to commence trial operations in July 2024 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's commercial hub. It has created thousands of jobs for the local people and is anticipated to drive the economic growth of the East African nation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WANG XIANGYU, General Manager with East Africa Commercial and Logistics Center (EACLC) "Well, this project promotes cooperation between China and Tanzania in several ways. Firstly, it provides a platform for Chinese and Tanzanian bu

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Chinese-invested hospital helps advance healthcare in Ethiopia

STORY: Chinese-invested hospital helps advance healthcare in Ethiopia SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 4, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:11 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese-invested Addis Ababa Silk Road General Hospital 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHANG QIANG, Doctor at Addis Ababa Silk Road General Hospital 3. various of the patients getting treatment 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Amharic): ETENESH SISAY, Patient 5. various of the patients getting treatment 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Amharic): BITEW SEWUNET, Patient STORYLINE: Inside the Chinese-invested Addis Ababa Silk Road General Hospital, a team of specialized medical professionals conducted Africa's first advanced vein care and treatment. The operation led by Zhang Qiang marks a new milestone in the hospital's fast-growing reputation as the leading healthcare service provider in the East African country. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHANG QIANG, Doctor at Addis Ababa Silk Road General Hospital "Varicose veins is one of the most popular di

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Eben Etzebeth of the South African rugby team (Springboks) at the ceremony to welcome the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Toulon, France, on September 4, 2023. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rugby World Cup - South African Team Welcome - Toulon

Duane Vermeulen of the South African rugby team (Springboks) at the ceremony to welcome the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Toulon, France, on September 4, 2023. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Faf de Klerk of the South African rugby team (Springboks) at the ceremony to welcome the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Toulon, France, on September 4, 2023. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rugby World Cup - South African Team Welcome - Toulon

Eben Etzebeth of the South African rugby team (Springboks) at the ceremony to welcome the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Toulon, France, on September 4, 2023. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rugby World Cup - South African Team Welcome - Toulon

Duane Vermeulen of the South African rugby team (Springboks) at the ceremony to welcome the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Toulon, France, on September 4, 2023. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM