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(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 27, 2023 shows a bus at a bus station for the Dakar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Dakar, Senegal. Senegal on Wednesday launched sub-Saharan Africa's first all-electric BRT network in the capital of Dakar. The Dakar BRT project, boasting a total length of 18.3 km with 23 bus stations and three hub transfer stations, was constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC). The all-electric buses for this project are provided by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-BRT-LAUNCH

(231228) -- DAKAR, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 27, 2023 shows a bus at a bus station for the Dakar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Dakar, Senegal. Senegal on Wednesday launched sub-Saharan Africa's first all-electric BRT network in the capital of Dakar. The Dakar BRT project, boasting a total length of 18.3 km with 23 bus stations and three hub transfer stations, was constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC). The all-electric buses for this project are provided by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-BRT-LAUNCH

(231228) -- DAKAR, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 27, 2023 shows a bus of the Dakar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Dakar, Senegal. Senegal on Wednesday launched sub-Saharan Africa's first all-electric BRT network in the capital of Dakar. The Dakar BRT project, boasting a total length of 18.3 km with 23 bus stations and three hub transfer stations, was constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC). The all-electric buses for this project are provided by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-BRT-LAUNCH

(231228) -- DAKAR, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A driver prepares to set off a bus for the Dakar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Dakar, Senegal, Dec. 27, 2023. Senegal on Wednesday launched sub-Saharan Africa's first all-electric BRT network in the capital of Dakar. The Dakar BRT project, boasting a total length of 18.3 km with 23 bus stations and three hub transfer stations, was constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC). The all-electric buses for this project are provided by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-BRT-LAUNCH

(231228) -- DAKAR, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 27, 2023 shows a bus at a bus station for the Dakar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Dakar, Senegal. Senegal on Wednesday launched sub-Saharan Africa's first all-electric BRT network in the capital of Dakar. The Dakar BRT project, boasting a total length of 18.3 km with 23 bus stations and three hub transfer stations, was constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC). The all-electric buses for this project are provided by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-BRT-LAUNCH

(231228) -- DAKAR, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 27, 2023 shows a bus at a bus station for the Dakar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Dakar, Senegal. Senegal on Wednesday launched sub-Saharan Africa's first all-electric BRT network in the capital of Dakar. The Dakar BRT project, boasting a total length of 18.3 km with 23 bus stations and three hub transfer stations, was constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC). The all-electric buses for this project are provided by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-BRT-LAUNCH

(231228) -- DAKAR, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 27, 2023 shows a bus at a bus station for the Dakar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Dakar, Senegal. Senegal on Wednesday launched sub-Saharan Africa's first all-electric BRT network in the capital of Dakar. The Dakar BRT project, boasting a total length of 18.3 km with 23 bus stations and three hub transfer stations, was constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC). The all-electric buses for this project are provided by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-BRT-LAUNCH

(231228) -- DAKAR, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers get on a bus of the Dakar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Dakar, Senegal, Dec. 27, 2023. Senegal on Wednesday launched sub-Saharan Africa's first all-electric BRT network in the capital of Dakar. The Dakar BRT project, boasting a total length of 18.3 km with 23 bus stations and three hub transfer stations, was constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC). The all-electric buses for this project are provided by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-BRT-LAUNCH

(231228) -- DAKAR, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 27, 2023 shows a bus at a bus station for the Dakar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Dakar, Senegal. Senegal on Wednesday launched sub-Saharan Africa's first all-electric BRT network in the capital of Dakar. The Dakar BRT project, boasting a total length of 18.3 km with 23 bus stations and three hub transfer stations, was constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC). The all-electric buses for this project are provided by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM

(230407) -- DAKAR, April 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese medical team member Peng Jie identifies the patient's blood samples at the Children's Hospital of Diamniadio in Dakar, Senegal on March 21, 2023. The 19th Chinese medical team dispatched to Senegal has been providing medical services at the Children's Hospital of Diamniadio since November 2021. As of March 31, 2023, the medical team had provided 7,058 outpatient services, completed 3,150 surgeries and 1,039 cases of anesthesia. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-GOREE ISLAND

(230325) -- DAKAR, March 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Goree Island in Senegal on March 23, 2023. Goree Island lies off the coast of Senegal, opposite Dakar. Ruled in succession by the Portuguese, Dutch, English and French, it was the largest slave-trading center on the African coast from the 15th to the 19th century. Goree Island was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1978 and remains one of the most popular destinations for tourists in Senegal nowadays. March 25 marks the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-GOREE ISLAND

(230325) -- DAKAR, March 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 23, 2023 shows a view of Goree Island in Senegal. Goree Island lies off the coast of Senegal, opposite Dakar. Ruled in succession by the Portuguese, Dutch, English and French, it was the largest slave-trading center on the African coast from the 15th to the 19th century. Goree Island was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1978 and remains one of the most popular destinations for tourists in Senegal nowadays. March 25 marks the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-CHINA-STADIUMS-REHABILITATION

(230324) -- DAKAR, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Construction workers are engaged in a China-financed rehabilitation project at the Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium in Dakar, Senegal, March 22, 2023. Rehabilitation work of four stadiums in Senegal, financed by China, are currently underway. The four stadiums are Leopold Sedar Senghor in Dakar, Aline Sitoe Diatta in Ziguinchor, Lamine Gueye in Kaolack and Ely Manel Fall in Diourbel. Built by China in the 1980s, the Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium, which was originally called the Friendship Stadium, now has very dilapidated facilities, after some 40 years of use. With this rehabilitation project, the largest sports infrastructure in Senegal will be very modern. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-CHINA-STADIUMS-REHABILITATION

(230324) -- DAKAR, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A construction worker is engaged in a China-financed rehabilitation project at the Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium in Dakar, Senegal, March 22, 2023. Rehabilitation work of four stadiums in Senegal, financed by China, are currently underway. The four stadiums are Leopold Sedar Senghor in Dakar, Aline Sitoe Diatta in Ziguinchor, Lamine Gueye in Kaolack and Ely Manel Fall in Diourbel. Built by China in the 1980s, the Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium, which was originally called the Friendship Stadium, now has very dilapidated facilities, after some 40 years of use. With this rehabilitation project, the largest sports infrastructure in Senegal will be very modern. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-SCENERY

(230324) -- DAKAR, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 23, 2023 shows a city view in Dakar, Senegal. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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Senegalese fans expect national team to go further at World Cup

STORY: Senegalese fans expect national team to go further at World Cup DATELINE: Nov. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Dakar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WANG ZIZHENG, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): SAYDOU SAMBOU, Football fan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Wolof): OUMY FATY, Football fan 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Wolof): PAPE NDIAYE, Football fan 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Wolof): MAME DIOR, Football fan STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WANG ZIZHENG, Xinhua correspondent "The Senegal football team is known as the Lions of Teranga. This is Senegal's third appearance at the World Cup. They have reached the quarterfinals in 2002. In February this year, Senegal also won the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time. Although Senegal's star Sadio Mane was ruled out of World Cup with injury, the football fans in Senegal are still enthusiastic, and hopeful for the team to qualify for the eighth finals. They expect (that) the Lions of Teranga can create greater glories." SOUNDBITE 1 (French): SAYDOU SAMBOU, Footba

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-ECONOMIST-INTERVIEW

(220930) -- DAKAR, Sept. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Ahmadou Aly Mbaye, rector of Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar, receives an interview with Xinhua in Dakar, Senegal, June 2, 2022. TO GO WITH "Interview: China-initiated concept promotes world peace, prosperity, says economist" (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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(SP)SENEGAL-DAKAR-SWIM-COMPETITION

(220926) -- DAKAR, Sept. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Competitor swims during the 33rd Dakar-Goree Island Cross-Sea Swimming Competition in Dakar, capital of Senegal, on Sept. 25, 2022. The Dakar-Goree Swim is an annual open water swimming event between the beach of Dakar and Goree island. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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(SP)SENEGAL-DAKAR-SWIM-COMPETITION

(220926) -- DAKAR, Sept. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Competitors pose for a group photo before the 33rd Dakar-Goree Island Cross-Sea Swimming Competition in Dakar, capital of Senegal, on Sept. 25, 2022. The Dakar-Goree Swim is an annual open water swimming event between the beach of Dakar and Goree island. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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(SP)SENEGAL-DAKAR-SWIM-COMPETITION

(220926) -- DAKAR, Sept. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Competitors swim during the 33rd Dakar-Goree Island Cross-Sea Swimming Competition in Dakar, capital of Senegal, on Sept. 25, 2022. The Dakar-Goree Swim is an annual open water swimming event between the beach of Dakar and Goree island. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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(SP)SENEGAL-DAKAR-SWIM-COMPETITION

(220926) -- DAKAR, Sept. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Competitors swim during the 33rd Dakar-Goree Island Cross-Sea Swimming Competition in Dakar, capital of Senegal, on Sept. 25, 2022. The Dakar-Goree Swim is an annual open water swimming event between the beach of Dakar and Goree island. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-SALOUM DELTA

(220919) -- DAKAR, Sept. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Giraffes and zebras are pictured at a safari park in the Saloum Delta region of Senegal, Sept. 16, 2022. Senegal's Saloum Delta lies at the estuary of the Saloum River which flows into the North Atlantic Ocean. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2011. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-SALOUM DELTA

(220919) -- DAKAR, Sept. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 16, 2022 with a mobile phone shows egrets perching on trees in the Saloum Delta region of Senegal. Senegal's Saloum Delta lies at the estuary of the Saloum River which flows into the North Atlantic Ocean. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2011. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-SALOUM DELTA

(220919) -- DAKAR, Sept. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists look at egrets perching on trees in the Saloum Delta region of Senegal, Sept. 16, 2022. Senegal's Saloum Delta lies at the estuary of the Saloum River which flows into the North Atlantic Ocean. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2011. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-SALOUM DELTA

(220919) -- DAKAR, Sept. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Two lions rest at a safari park in the Saloum Delta region of Senegal, Sept. 16, 2022. Senegal's Saloum Delta lies at the estuary of the Saloum River which flows into the North Atlantic Ocean. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2011. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-SALOUM DELTA

(220919) -- DAKAR, Sept. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists pose for photos with lions at a safari park in the Saloum Delta region of Senegal, Sept. 16, 2022. Senegal's Saloum Delta lies at the estuary of the Saloum River which flows into the North Atlantic Ocean. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2011. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-SALOUM DELTA

(220919) -- DAKAR, Sept. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An antelope is pictured at a safari park in the Saloum Delta region of Senegal, Sept. 16, 2022. Senegal's Saloum Delta lies at the estuary of the Saloum River which flows into the North Atlantic Ocean. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2011. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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AFRICA-SHENZHOU-14-ASTRONAUTS-AFRICAN YOUTH-DIALOGUE

(220907) -- DAKAR, Sept. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Senegalese students view a model of China's Tiangong space station at a sub-venue of the event titled "Talk with Taikonauts" in Dakar, Senegal, Sept. 6, 2022. Three Chinese astronauts, or taikonauts, talked from space with the youth from eight African countries on Tuesday via video link, sharing their experience in the Shenzhou-14 mission. The taikonauts -- Chen Dong, Liu Yang and Cai Xuzhe, who are on a six-month stay in orbit, shared with the African youth their life and scientific work in the space station. The main venue of the event, titled "Talk with Taikonauts," was held at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa, while students from Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia and South Africa joined the dialogue at sub-venues. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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AFRICA-SHENZHOU-14-ASTRONAUTS-AFRICAN YOUTH-DIALOGUE

(220907) -- DAKAR, Sept. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Senegalese student asks a question to China's Shenzhou-14 taikonauts during the event titled "Talk with Taikonauts" in Dakar, Senegal, Sept. 6, 2022. Three Chinese astronauts, or taikonauts, talked from space with the youth from eight African countries on Tuesday via video link, sharing their experience in the Shenzhou-14 mission. The taikonauts -- Chen Dong, Liu Yang and Cai Xuzhe, who are on a six-month stay in orbit, shared with the African youth their life and scientific work in the space station. The main venue of the event, titled "Talk with Taikonauts," was held at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa, while students from Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia and South Africa joined the dialogue at sub-venues. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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AFRICA-SHENZHOU-14-ASTRONAUTS-AFRICAN YOUTH-DIALOGUE

(220907) -- DAKAR, Sept. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Sept. 6, 2022 shows the view of a sub-venue of the event titled "Talk with Taikonauts" in Dakar, Senegal. Three Chinese astronauts, or taikonauts, talked from space with the youth from eight African countries on Tuesday via video link, sharing their experience in the Shenzhou-14 mission. The taikonauts -- Chen Dong, Liu Yang and Cai Xuzhe, who are on a six-month stay in orbit, shared with the African youth their life and scientific work in the space station. The main venue of the event, titled "Talk with Taikonauts," was held at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa, while students from Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia and South Africa joined the dialogue at sub-venues. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE CONTEST

(220609) -- DAKAR, June 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A contestant participates in the 21st "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for Senegalese college students at the Confucius Institute at Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar (UCAD) in Dakar, Senegal, June 8, 2022. Ten students participated in the contest organized by the Chinese Embassy in Senegal and the Confucius Institute at UCAD. Under the theme of "One World One Family," the final consisted of three parts: keynote speech, knowledge quiz and talent show. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE CONTEST

(220609) -- DAKAR, June 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A contestant participates in the 21st "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for Senegalese college students at the Confucius Institute at Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar (UCAD) in Dakar, Senegal, June 8, 2022. Ten students participated in the contest organized by the Chinese Embassy in Senegal and the Confucius Institute at UCAD. Under the theme of "One World One Family," the final consisted of three parts: keynote speech, knowledge quiz and talent show. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE CONTEST

(220609) -- DAKAR, June 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Contestants participate in the 21st "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for Senegalese college students at the Confucius Institute at Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar (UCAD) in Dakar, Senegal, June 8, 2022. Ten students participated in the contest organized by the Chinese Embassy in Senegal and the Confucius Institute at UCAD. Under the theme of "One World One Family," the final consisted of three parts: keynote speech, knowledge quiz and talent show. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE CONTEST

(220609) -- DAKAR, June 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A contestant participates in the 21st "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for Senegalese college students at the Confucius Institute at Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar (UCAD) in Dakar, Senegal, June 8, 2022. Ten students participated in the contest organized by the Chinese Embassy in Senegal and the Confucius Institute at UCAD. Under the theme of "One World One Family," the final consisted of three parts: keynote speech, knowledge quiz and talent show. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-ART-BIENNALE-CHINA PAVILION

(220520) -- DAKAR, May 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors visit the China Pavilion of the Dakar Biennale of African Contemporary Art in Dakar, Senegal, May 19, 2022. The 14th Dakar Biennale of African Contemporary Art kicked off on May 19. China participated in the biennale as the guest country of honor for the first time. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-ART-BIENNALE-CHINA PAVILION

(220520) -- DAKAR, May 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman visits the China Pavilion of the Dakar Biennale of African Contemporary Art in Dakar, Senegal, May 19, 2022. The 14th Dakar Biennale of African Contemporary Art kicked off on May 19. China participated in the biennale as the guest country of honor for the first time. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-ART-BIENNALE-CHINA PAVILION

(220520) -- DAKAR, May 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese exhibitor introduces works to visitors in the China Pavilion of the Dakar Biennale of African Contemporary Art in Dakar, Senegal, May 19, 2022. The 14th Dakar Biennale of African Contemporary Art kicked off on May 19. China participated in the biennale as the guest country of honor for the first time. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-ART-BIENNALE-CHINA PAVILION

(220520) -- DAKAR, May 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Senegalese President Macky Sall (L, front) visits the China Pavilion of the Dakar Biennale of African Contemporary Art in Dakar, Senegal, May 19, 2022. The 14th Dakar Biennale of African Contemporary Art kicked off on May 19. China participated in the biennale as the guest country of honor for the first time. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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Conflict in Ukraine aggravates triple crisis in Africa, UN chief says

STORY: Conflict in Ukraine aggravates triple crisis in Africa, UN chief says DATELINE: May 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: Dakar CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WANG ZIZHENG, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of press conference assisted by Antonio Guterres and Macky Sall in Dakar 3. various of Antonio Guterres speaking during the press conference 4. various of street view in Dakar STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WANG ZIZHENG, Xinhua correspondent "The Ukraine crisis is aggravating a 'triple food, energy and financial crisis' across Africa, according to the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who began his West African tour on Saturday evening in Senegal." The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has aggravated the food, energy and finance crisis in Africa, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Sunday evening. During a joint press conference with Senegalese President Macky Sall, Guterres said he had set up a Global Response Group to help mobilize United Nations agencie

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UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-CELEBRATIONS

(220421) -- DAKAR, April 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Senegalese student reads a poem during an event celebrating the 2022 United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day at the Confucius Institute of the University of Dakar in Dakar, Senegal, April 20, 2022. The UN Chinese Language Day is observed on April 20 every year since 2010, celebrating the language's contribution to the world while encouraging more people to learn it. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-CELEBRATIONS

(220421) -- DAKAR, April 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Senegalese student performs Chinese Kungfu during an event celebrating the 2022 United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day at the Confucius Institute of the University of Dakar in Dakar, Senegal, April 20, 2022. The UN Chinese Language Day is observed on April 20 every year since 2010, celebrating the language's contribution to the world while encouraging more people to learn it. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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Senegalese suffer from rising food prices during Ramadan

STORY: Senegalese suffer from rising food prices during Ramadan DATELINE: April 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Dakar CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views of Dakar 2. STANDUP (English): WANG ZIZHENG, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE (Senegalese): FATOU NIANG, Vendor of a fruit stand in Dakar, Senegal 4. SOUNDBITE (Senegalese): OUSMANE KANE, Consumer STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WANG ZIZHENG, Xinhua correspondent "The energy and food prices in many African countries have continued to rise recently. People feel real pressure of rising prices during Ramadan. In Senegalese capital Dakar, many people complained that prices had risen too much, especially during Ramadan, when food consumption increases. People have also expressed their hope that the government can do more to curb the increase of price. The Senegalese President Macky Sall decided to cut prices for daily necessities such as oil, rice and sugar at the end of February, but this still failed to prevent price increases. He also

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9th World Water Forum focuses on water security for peace, dev't

STORY: 9th World Water Forum focuses on water security for peace, dev't DATELINE: March 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Dakar CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WANG ZIZHENG, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the opening ceremony of the 9th World Water Forum in Dakar 3. various of Senegalese President Macky Sall speaking during the opening ceremony 4. various of street views of Senegal STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WANG ZIZHENG, Xinhua correspondent "The 9th World Water Forum opened on Monday in Dakar, the Senegalese capital, under the theme 'Water Security for Peace and Development.' Scheduled for six days, the forum is being held for the first time in a country in sub-Saharan Africa. The forum will hold multiple sessions around four priority themes: water security and sanitation, water for rural development, cooperation, means and tools. Senegalese President Macky Sall presided the opening ceremony, with presence of several African heads of state. Officials of internati

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-ELECTION

(220123) -- DAKAR, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman casts vote at a polling station in Dakar, capital of Senegal, Jan. 23, 2022. Municipal and departmental elections in Senegal officially began with the opening of polling stations on Sunday morning across the west African country. The vote is expected to end at 6 p.m. local time on Sunday. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)

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SENEGAL-DAKAR-ELECTION

(220123) -- DAKAR, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman casts vote at a polling station in Dakar, capital of Senegal, Jan. 23, 2022. Municipal and departmental elections in Senegal officially began with the opening of polling stations on Sunday morning across the west African country. The vote is expected to end at 6 p.m. local time on Sunday. (Xinhua/Wang Zizheng)