Induction ceremony of female village chief held in Cote d'Ivoire

STORY: Induction ceremony of female village chief held in Cote d'Ivoire SHOOTING TIME: April 1, 2024 DATELINE: April 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:41 LOCATION: Abidjan CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the induction ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ATHANASE ATO, Spokesperson for Ahouekro Economic and Social Development Mutual 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): AMOIN MBRA, Participant 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): JULIEN KONON, Ahouekro Village official 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (French): NICOLE MBRA, Organizer of induction ceremony 6. various of the induction ceremony STORYLINE: In Ahouekro village, central Cote d'Ivoire, a grand inauguration ceremony welcomed a female village chief on Monday. The Akan people living here, known for their matrilineal clan society, prioritize courage, wisdom, and character in chief selection. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ATHANASE ATO, Spokesperson for Ahouekro Economic and Social Development Mutual "I am very happy that this ceremony can bring us together. The induction ceremony of the eighth-generatio

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Ex-civil rights 'foot soldier' carries torch for future generatio

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