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24 August 2017
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Arts + Culture
21 August 2017
The Ted Talk Questionnaire: Robert Hakiza on Using His Story to Empower Refugees
Robert Hakiza, the Congolese co-founder of the Young African Refugees for Integral Development (YARID) talks to us about the TED process.
Arts + Culture
15 August 2017
The Ted Talk Questionnaire: This Egyptian Mycologist is Trying to Stop Devastating Fungal Infections
Mennat El Ghalid is an Egyptian mycologist whose nonprofit organization, ConScience, promotes science education.
Latest
14 August 2017
Maleek Berry's TEDx Talk Is Much Needed Monday Motivation
Renowned afrobeats producer Maleek Berry's TEDxPeckham talk gives us a chance to get to know him as he talks about how he followed his dreams.
Arts + Culture
09 August 2017
The Ted Talk Questionnaire: This Kenyan Percussionist is Bringing Her 'Weird Energy' to Arusha
The Kenyan percussionist Kasiva Mutua shares what she learnt from the TED process and her desire to explore different percussion instruments.
Arts + Culture
07 August 2017
The Ted Talk Questionnaire: Somali Tech Star Abdigani Diriye Wants to Change the Narrative On Somalia
The Somali scientist shares his desire to change the narrative around Somalia and Somaliland through innovation.
Arts + Culture
03 August 2017
The Ted Talk Questionnaire: Yasin Kakande on Using TED to Expose the Abuse of Migrant Workers
Ugandan journalist, Yasin Kakande speaks on his work uncovering abuses against migrant workers in the Middle East.
Style
26 July 2017
The TED Talk Questionnaire: Walé Oyéjidé of Ikiré Jones Is Preparing for TED by Listening to Kendrick
The socially conscious fashion designer takes us through the process of preparing a TED talk and tells us what he listens to to bolster his swagger.
Arts + Culture
09 May 2017
9 Must-see TED Talks By Africans In Tech
Here's a list of nine stunning TED Talks by Africans who are using technology as a catalyst for change.
Continental
01 April 2017
This Is Not A Joke: TEDxMogadishu Is Back
After a two year break, TedxMogadishu is back. We speak with social activist, Ilwad Elman about what to expect from the event.
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