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African experts call for investments in decentralized energy systems to spur green growth

STORY: African experts call for investments in decentralized energy systems to spur green growth DATELINE: Sept. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the climate change week conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OLUFUNSO SOMORIN, Regional principal officer of climate change and green growth at the African Development Bank (AfDB) 3. various of the climate change week conference 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAN KITHINJI MARANGU, Director of renewable energy in Kenya's Ministry of Energy and Petroleum 5. various of scientists at the climate change week conference STORYLINE: African countries should invest in decentralized energy systems like mini-hydropower and solar plants to ensure off-grid communities have access to low-carbon electricity for lighting and cooking, experts said Thursday during the Africa Climate Week held in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. Targeted investments in small-scale renewable energy projects will help electrify Africa's marginalized com

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Young Cameroonians show talent in Chinese singing competition

STORY: Young Cameroonians show talent in Chinese singing competition DATELINE: Dec. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:39 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Confucius Institute in University of Yaounde II 2. various of singers performing during the singing competition dubbed "The Voice of Cameroon" 3. various of Cameroonian young people dancing 4. various of Krysten Ella, the laureate, singing and receiving the trophy 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): KRYSTEN ELLA, Champion of the competition 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): DIDIER NAMA, National Pedagogic Inspector of Chinese Language from the Ministry of Secondary Education 7. various of Cameroonian young people dancing STORYLINE: Fifteen young Cameroonians participated in a Chinese singing competition at a university here on Sunday to showcase their talent and Chinese language skills. Krysten Ella was the winner of the competition dubbed "the Voice of Cameroon" after she thrilled some 200 audience members at the University of Yaounde II with an electrify

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(2)Turkey striker Ilhan wants to electrify Kobe fans

TOKYO, Japan - Turkey World Cup star Ilhan Mansiz poses with his shirt in hands at a news conference at a Tokyo hotel on Feb. 10. Ilhan, who has joined J-League first-division club from Turkish club Besiktas, said, ''I want to electrify the Kobe fans and hope my goals can lead the team to victory.''

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(1)Turkey striker Ilhan wants to electrify Kobe fans

TOKYO, Japan - Turkey World Cup star Ilhan Mansiz smiles at a news conference in Tokyo on Feb. 10. The 28-year-old, who has joined J-League first-division Vissel Kobe from Turkish club Besiktas, vowed to ''electrify'' Kobe fans and hopes that ''my goals can lead the team to victory.''

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(3)Turkey striker Ilhan wants to electrify Kobe fans

TOKYO, Japan - Turkey's ace striker Ilhan Mansiz poses in his new club shirt at a news conference at a Tokyo hotel on Feb. 10. Ilhan, who will be the first Turkish player to play in Japan's top flight, is expected to join his new teammates during their Feb. 12-21 training camp in Kochi Prefecture after sorting out a work permit.

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(3)Turkey striker Ilhan wants to electrify Kobe fans

TOKYO, Japan - Turkey's ace striker Ilhan Mansiz poses in his new club shirt at a news conference at a Tokyo hotel on Feb. 10. Ilhan, who will be the first Turkish player to play in Japan's top flight, is expected to join his new teammates during their Feb. 12-21 training camp in Kochi Prefecture after sorting out a work permit. (Kyodo)

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(1)Turkey striker Ilhan wants to electrify Kobe fans

TOKYO, Japan - Turkey World Cup star Ilhan Mansiz smiles at a news conference in Tokyo on Feb. 10. The 28-year-old, who has joined J-League first-division Vissel Kobe from Turkish club Besiktas, vowed to ''electrify'' Kobe fans and hopes that ''my goals can lead the team to victory.'' (Kyodo)

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(2)Turkey striker Ilhan wants to electrify Kobe fans

TOKYO, Japan - Turkey World Cup star Ilhan Mansiz poses with his shirt in hands at a news conference at a Tokyo hotel on Feb. 10. Ilhan, who has joined J-League first-division club from Turkish club Besiktas, said, ''I want to electrify the Kobe fans and hope my goals can lead the team to victory.'' (Kyodo)