AFCON kicks off in Cote d'Ivoire, as China-Africa cooperation delivers solid results

STORY: AFCON kicks off in Cote d'Ivoire, as China-Africa cooperation delivers solid results SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 14, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: ABIDJAN, Cote d'Ivoire CATEGORY: SPORTS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of football fans during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): SERGES KOUADIO, Football fan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): YOUZAN TRABI, Football fan 4. various of the Alassane Ouattara Stadium 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): MARIE PAUL KUASSI, Africa Cup of Nations volunteer 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (French): FRANCOIS ALBERT AMICHIA, President of the organizing committee of AFCON 7. various of the Alassane Ouattara Stadium 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (French): FRANCOIS ALBERT AMICHIA, President of the organizing committee of AFCON STORYLINE: Excitement is mounting in Cote d'Ivoire as the streets of the West African country are packed with football fans who are here to attend the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The much-anticipated tournament kicked off Saturday night in Abid

Performers ready to cheer for Ivorian team at Africa Cup of Nations

STORY: Performers ready to cheer for Ivorian team at Africa Cup of Nations SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 12, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:10 LOCATION: ABIDJAN, Cote d'Ivoire CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the performance team 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): MAMADOU CISSE, Head of the performance team of CNSE 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): CLAUDINE KOUADIO, Assistant to the head of the performance team of CNSE 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): YOUZAN TRABI, Member of the performance team of CNSE 5. various of the performance team STORYLINE: The Cote d'Ivoire National Support Committee (CNSE) gathered more than 300 supporters on Friday in Abidjan to prepare for the final rehearsal for the 34th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) that is scheduled to start on Saturday. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): MAMADOU CISSE, Head of the performance team of CNSE "We have been rehearsing for 10 months for this Africa Cup of Nations. We are ready to support the players of the Ivory Coast national team. We are fully prepared to support the Cote

Former East German car keeps loyal fans

Former East German car keeps loyal fans

COTTBUS, Germany - Enthusiasts of Trabant, a former East German car also known as Trabi, hit the road in Cottbus, Germany, on Sept. 14, 2014. Despite its outdated functionality, the automobile still enjoys popularity for its nostalgia-inducing classy appearance.

Former East German car keeps loyal fans

Former East German car keeps loyal fans

COTTBUS, Germany - An enthusiast of Trabant, a former East German car also known as Trabi, poses with his vehicle in Cottbus, Germany, on Sept. 14, 2014. Despite its outdated functionality, the automobile still enjoys popularity for its nostalgia-inducing classy appearance.

Former East German car keeps loyal fans

Former East German car keeps loyal fans

COTTBUS, Germany - Enthusiasts of Trabant, a former East German car also known as Trabi, hit the road in Cottbus, Germany, on Sept. 14, 2014. Despite its outdated functionality, the automobile still enjoys popularity for its nostalgia-inducing classy appearance. (Kyodo)