Kwem, a traditional dish in Cameroon

STORY: Kwem, a traditional dish in Cameroon SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:57 LOCATION: OKOLA, Cameroon CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of Konabeng village, in Okola subdivision of the Center region, in Cameroon 2. Various of Kwem 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): THERESE MANYA, Resident of Konabeng Village 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): MVOGO, Resident of Konabeng Village STORYLINE: Kwem is a traditional vegetarian dish in Cameroon made with cassava leaves and palm nuts as the key ingredient. When served, the dish is traditionally accompanied by rice, plantains, yams, or cassava tubers. In Cameroon, this dish is seen as one of the national delicacies. The local people believe that it is good for health. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): THERESE MANYA, Resident of Konabeng Village "I'm going to prepare Kwem without salt today. I went to the field in the morning to pick up the Kwem. I mash the cassava leaves, and when I'm almost done, I put the palm fruit on the fire and extract the juice,

CAMEROON-LIMBE-PLANTAIN PRODUCER

CAMEROON-LIMBE-PLANTAIN PRODUCER

(231207) -- LIMBE, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 5, 2023 shows plantains in Limbe, Cameroon. TO GO WITH "Feature: Cameroon aspires to become leading plantain producer" (Photo by Muleng Timngum/Xinhua)

CAMEROON-LIMBE-PLANTAIN PRODUCER

CAMEROON-LIMBE-PLANTAIN PRODUCER

(231207) -- LIMBE, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 5, 2023 shows plantains in Limbe, Cameroon. TO GO WITH "Feature: Cameroon aspires to become leading plantain producer" (Photo by Muleng Timngum/Xinhua)

Plantains harvested in Cameroon

STORY: Plantains harvested in Cameroon DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:19 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of plantain plantations 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): PIERRE SOH, Owner of plantain plantation 3. various of plantain chips 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): PASCAL PAMBRO, Seller of plantain chips STORYLINE: People in Njombe-Penja sub-division of Littoral Region, Cameroon have been busy harvesting plantains. Abundant in volcanic soil, heat and water resources, the region is suitable for plantains to grow and the crop can be harvested all year round. Growing plantains and producing related products have long been sources of income for the locals. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): PIERRE SOH, Owner of plantain plantation "I've been working in this domain for almost 15 years. And I have a team of five workers. It helps us a lot because the plantain is not only consumed here but also delivered to market outside, so we could invest more. It helps build my house, and lets my children go to school wit

CAMEROON-LITTORAL REGION-PLANTAIN

CAMEROON-LITTORAL REGION-PLANTAIN

(230118) -- YAOUNDE, Jan. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People transport harvested plantains in a plantation in Njombe-Penja sub-division of Littoral Region, Cameroon, Jan. 14, 2023. Abundant in volcanic soil, heat and water resources, the Njombe-Penja sub-division nurtures plenty of plantations where plantains can be harvested all year round. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

CAMEROON-LITTORAL REGION-PLANTAIN

CAMEROON-LITTORAL REGION-PLANTAIN

(230118) -- YAOUNDE, Jan. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2023 shows plantains on sale in a market in Yaounde, Cameroon. Abundant in volcanic soil, heat and water resources, the Njombe-Penja sub-division nurtures plenty of plantations where plantains can be harvested all year round. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

CAMEROON-LITTORAL REGION-PLANTAIN

CAMEROON-LITTORAL REGION-PLANTAIN

(230118) -- YAOUNDE, Jan. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People work in a plantation in Njombe-Penja sub-division of Littoral Region, Cameroon, Jan. 14, 2023. Abundant in volcanic soil, heat and water resources, the Njombe-Penja sub-division nurtures plenty of plantations where plantains can be harvested all year round. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)