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Abidjan Int'l Book Fair attracts over 30,000 visitors

STORY: Abidjan Int'l Book Fair attracts over 30,000 visitors SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:25 LOCATION: Abidjan CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the book fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ESTHER COULIBALY, Cote d'Ivoire writer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ANNIE COLY SANE, Senegalese writer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): ANGE MARTIAL NOENIN, Visitor 5. various of the book fair STORYLINE: The International Book Fair of Abidjan (SILA), which is at its 14th edition under the theme of "the book, a bet always winning" was concluded in the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire on Saturday. Many outstanding literary works and well-known writers gathered at the five-day event, attracting more than 30,000 visitors. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ESTHER COULIBALY, Cote d'Ivoire writer "Knowledge is acquired through reading. You have to read and you have to read everything. I urge young people, this new generation full of strength, dynamism and courage to read. Because reading books open the mind.

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(8)Senegal vs Turkey

OSAKA, Japan - Senegal defender Ferdinand Coly (R Front) heads off a corner kick from Turkey during the second half of their World Cup quarterfinal at Nagai Stadium on June 22. Turkey won the match 1-0 in extra-time and will play Brazil in the semifinals. (World Cup 2002)

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(12)Sweden vs Senegal

OITA, Japan - Senegal striker Henri Camara celebrates after scoring the winning goal as teammate Ferdinand Coly consoles Sweden midfielder Mattias Jonsson in the second-round match at Oita Big Eye Stadium on June 16. (World Cup 2002)

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(7)Sweden vs Senegal

OITA, Japan - Senegal defender Ferdinand Coly (L) and Sweden midfielder Magnus Svensson vie for possession during the first half of their second-round match at Oita Big Eye Stadium on June 16. (World Cup 2002)

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(4)Senegal vs Uruguay

SUWON, South Korea - Senegal's Ferdinand Coly (L) and Uruguay's Mario Regueiro battle for the ball during the first half of their group A match of the World Cup finals at Suwon World Cup Stadium on June 11. Senegal advanced to the second round with a 3-3 draw. (World Cup 2002)

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(7)Sweden vs Senegal

OITA, Japan - Senegal defender Ferdinand Coly (L) and Sweden midfielder Magnus Svensson vie for possession during the first half of their second-round match at Oita Big Eye Stadium on June 16. (World Cup 2002)

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(12)Sweden vs Senegal

OITA, Japan - Senegal striker Henri Camara celebrates after scoring the winning goal as teammate Ferdinand Coly consoles Sweden midfielder Mattias Jonsson in the second-round match at Oita Big Eye Stadium on June 16. (World Cup 2002)