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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ celebrates new FM relays in Ivory Coast with special events and programmes
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service marks the launch of two FM relay stations in Ivory Coast with a special programme initiative dedicated to the country.
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To celebrate the start of 24-hour, seven-days-a-week broadcasting on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 97.7 FM in the capital, Yamoussoukro, and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 93.9 FM in µώ΄Η³ά²Ή°μΓ©, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's radio and online service for Francophone Africa, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Afrique, has staged a series of events from these locations and from the country's largest city, Abidjan, where the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ broadcasts on 94.3 FM.
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The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Afrique teams have toured the three locations in a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ-branded bus in popular squares, market places, schools and universities, taking local voices and views to the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's global audiences.
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Today (Friday 26 September) the initiative culminates in Ivory Coast Day which will bring audiences across French-speaking Africa live reports from Ivory Coast.
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The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Afrique flagship news and current affairs programmes, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Matin, L'Afrique en direct and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Soir, will bring live discussions and interviews on important issues affecting the country's political and cultural life, and engage audiences in lively debates.
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Jerry Timmins, Head of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Africa and Middle East Region, says: "The new Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ FM relays will bring Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Afrique closer to its audiences in µώ΄Η³ά²Ή°μΓ© and Yamoussoukro enabling them to listen to our flagship programmes in crystal-clear FM quality.
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"We are delighted about this development and look forward to the special broadcasts from Ivory Coast."
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Razvan Scortea, Head of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service French and Great Lakes service, adds: "The launch of these two new FMs offers us an excellent opportunity to meet face to face with our existing listeners and to reach out to new ones.
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"Their opinions and their experiences will give our journalists invaluable feedback and help bring to life our special programmes from Ivory Coast."
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