Chinese electric buses introduced to Ethiopia to advance green transport agenda

STORY: Chinese electric buses introduced to Ethiopia to advance green transport agenda SHOOTING TIME: March 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of electric buses 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): NAOL ABERA, Passenger 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Amharic): MOHAMED MUSSA, Electric bus driver STORYLINE: Naol Abera was among the first passengers to board an electric bus for a recent journey from the Bole airport area to Shiro Meda in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital. These electric buses were assembled by a local company using components imported from China. The Ethiopian government has allowed duty-free importation of EV components to promote the use of EVs and facilitate technology transfer in response to a global fuel price hike and climate change. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): NAOL ABERA, Passenger "I am thrilled to see electric vehicles are introduced in Ethiopia. I believe that such kinds of vehicles would bring a positive impact on climate change.

China-proposed BRI milestone in China-Africa partnership: Tanzanian official

STORY: China-proposed BRI milestone in China-Africa partnership: Tanzanian official DATELINE: Aug. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Dar es Salaam CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the symposium 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MUSSA AZZAN ZUNGU, Deputy speaker of Tanzania's National Assembly STORYLINE: Mussa Azzan Zungu, the deputy speaker of Tanzania's National Assembly, said the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been another milestone in the China-Africa partnership that complements the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). He made the remarks at an international symposium held in Tanzania's commercial hub of Dar es Salaam. SOUNDBITE (English): MUSSA AZZAN ZUNGU, Deputy speaker of Tanzania's National Assembly "Among the main five areas covered by the BRI is infrastructure connectivity. This makes the BRI particularly attractive as a catalyst for East African economic integration. In this regard, the East African countries are in a better position to grab all opportunities tha

TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINA-BRI-10TH ANNIVERSARY

TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINA-BRI-10TH ANNIVERSARY

(230827) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mussa Azzan Zungu, deputy speaker of Tanzania's National Assembly, speaks at an international symposium to mark the 10th anniversary of China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Aug. 25, 2023. The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has provided a solid platform for international cooperation, said speakers at an international symposium held in Tanzania's commercial hub of Dar es Salaam. TO GO WITH "China-proposed BRI provides solid platform for international cooperation: symposium speakers" (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

36th Ordinary Session of AU Assembly concludes in Addis Ababa

STORY: 36th Ordinary Session of AU Assembly concludes in Addis Ababa DATELINE: Feb. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:04 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of 36th Ordinary Session of AU Assembly 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English interpretation): MUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of AU Commission 3. various of 36th Ordinary Session of AU Assembly 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, United Nations Secretary-General 5. various of 36th Ordinary Session of AU Assembly kicking off 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ABIY AHMED, Ethiopian Prime Minister STORYLINE: The 36th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly concluded on Sunday at the headquarters of the AU in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. African leaders, UN officials and leaders of various international organizations attended the two-day summit under the theme "The Year of AfCFTA: Acceleration of the African Continental Free Trade Area Implementation." The integration of Africa, rebuilding Africa from the brunt of various health and s

AU Executive Council meeting kicks off with call for concerted efforts to realize continental aspirations

STORY: AU Executive Council meeting kicks off with call for concerted efforts to realize continental aspirations DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of AU Executive Council meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French/English interpretation): MUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of the AU Commission 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO PEDRO, Acting Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa(UNECA) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANTONIO PEDRO, Acting Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa(UNECA) 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DEMEKE MEKONNEN, Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister 6. various of AU Executive Council meeting STORYLINE: The 42nd ordinary session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) kicked off on Wednesday with a call for increasing efforts to deepen continental integration and toward realizing Africa's development aspirations. The meeting, comprising foreign affairs minister

Tanzanian official thanks Chinese embassy for renovation of school football ground

STORY: Tanzanian official thanks Chinese embassy for renovation of school football ground DATELINE: July 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: CULTURE/ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of signing ceremony 2. various of students playing football 3. various of officials watching students playing on a renovated ground 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): ASHLEY KIDUNDA, Student, Benjamin William Mkapa Secondary School 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: Tanzanian parliament deputy speaker, Mussa Azzan Zungu, on Saturday thanked the Chinese Embassy in Tanzania for the renovation of a football ground and dressing rooms at a school in the commercial capital Dar es Salaam. Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian handed over the renovated football ground and dressing rooms to Zungu on the day. The deputy speaker said that the renovation project is further proof of the outstanding cooperation between China and Tanzania, and urged students

TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINA-SCHOOL FOOTBALL GROUND-RENOVATION

TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINA-SCHOOL FOOTBALL GROUND-RENOVATION

(220709) -- DAR ES SALAAM, July 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Students play football at Benjamin Mkapa Secondary School in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on July 9, 2022. Tanzanian parliament deputy speaker, Mussa Azzan Zungu, on Saturday thanked the Chinese Embassy in Tanzania for the renovation of a football ground and dressing rooms at the Benjamin Mkapa Secondary School. (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINA-SCHOOL FOOTBALL GROUND-RENOVATION

TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINA-SCHOOL FOOTBALL GROUND-RENOVATION

(220709) -- DAR ES SALAAM, July 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian (4th R, rear) and Tanzanian parliament deputy speaker Mussa Azzan Zungu (2nd L, rear) unveil the renovated football ground and dressing rooms at Benjamin Mkapa Secondary School in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on July 9, 2022. Tanzanian parliament deputy speaker, Mussa Azzan Zungu, on Saturday thanked the Chinese Embassy in Tanzania for the renovation of a football ground and dressing rooms at the Benjamin Mkapa Secondary School. (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)