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