Farida Nabourema has dedicated her life to fighting the military regime in Togo, Africa's oldest autocracy. She's learned two truths along the way: no country is destined to be oppressed -- and no country is immune to dictatorship. But how can you tell if you're at risk before it happens? In a stirring talk, Nabourema shares the four key signs o...

Farida Nabourema is a key voice in Togo’s pro-democracy movement.

About this event: In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, the TEDx Tokoin team organises a series of local independantly organized speaker events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. The TEDx Tokoin adventure started in Lomé-Togo in 2017, with the vision of joining a global movement that is leader in innovative ideas. Our aim is to raise awa...

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