Chinese-built roads improve traffic, livelihoods in Rwanda

STORY: Chinese-built roads improve traffic, livelihoods in Rwanda SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 8, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese-built roads 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kinyarwanda): CLEOPHAS JUMAPIRI, Rwandan citizen 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): JEAN DE DIEU RUTAGANDA, Rwandan citizen 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Kirundi): ALFRED NTAKIRUTIMANA, Burundian refugee living in Rwanda STORYLINE: Rwandan citizens have said that Chinese-built roads and bridges have not only enhanced accessibility, but also led to improved traffic flow and better livelihoods in their country. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kinyarwanda): CLEOPHAS JUMAPIRI, Rwandan citizen "Before the construction of this bridge, there was a significant amount of traffic that led to accidents. After its construction, it is now safe for us to ride, with dedicated lanes for both cars and cyclists. We are grateful to the Chinese company for their excellent work on our roads, particularly on this bridge. They have done a

Rwanda helps refugees beat adversity with job and business opportunities

STORY: Rwanda helps refugees beat adversity with job and business opportunities DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of refugee camps in Kigali, Rwanda 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kinyarwanda): ESPERANCE MUSANGANIRE, DRC refugee in Kigeme refugee camp 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kirundi): ALAIN GUSTAVE NGWIJE, Burundian refugee in Mahama refugee camp 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JEANNETTE UWIMANA, Acting project manager of "Jya Mbere" STORYLINE: Esperance Musanganire, a native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), fled her war-torn homeland and arrived in Rwanda in 2012, in search of safety and a better future. Despite numerous challenges facing refugees like her, Musanganire is determined to rebuild her life and contribute positively to her new community in Kigeme refugee camp, in Nyamagabe, a district in Rwanda's Southern Province. Using savings from working at construction sites, she started with an initial capital of 20,000 Rwandan francs (about 17.6 U.S. dol

Chinese agriculture experts change lives of Burundian farmers

STORY: Chinese agriculture experts change lives of Burundian farmers DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:09 LOCATION: Bujumbura CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. rice fields in Burundi 2. various of Charles Ngendakumana feeding his livestock 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kirundi): CHARLES NGENDAKUMANA, Farmer in Ninga Village, Commune of Gihanga, Bubanza Province, Burundi 4. various of Charles Ngendakumana and his family 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kirundi): CHARLES NGENDAKUMANA, Farmer in Ninga Village, Commune of Gihanga, Bubanza Province, Burundi 6. various of Burundian farmers working in rice fields 7. various of the agricultural demonstration center in Burundi 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): DENG LIANGBIN, Deputy chief, Chinese agricultural expert team to Burundi 9. various of Chinese experts having a meeting 10. various of Chinese experts working in rice fields 11. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): JIANG DAIMING, Rice expert, Chinese agricultural expert team to Burundi 12. various of Chinese experts working with local farmers 13. SOUNDBITE 5 (Fr