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Africa
A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Africa.
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Video playlists about Africa
9 talks
Personal stories from conflict zones
Powerful, gripping personal narratives that shed light on what it means to live in some of the world’s most dangerous and volatile regions.
5 talks
The rise of Africa’s next generation
What’s the biggest influence on Africa’s future? Its youth. Join the conversation with Africa’s present leaders who seek to inspire and empower the generations of leaders to come.
Talks about Africa
09:00
Wanjira Mathai
The tree-growing movement restoring Africa's vital landscapes
9 minutes
04:51
Anneliese Mehnert
One of history's most dangerous myths
4 minutes 51 seconds
08:28
Angeline Murimirwa
School is just the start. Here's how to help girls succeed for life
8 minutes 28 seconds
06:05
Susanne Buckley-Zistel
What caused the Rwandan Genocide?
6 minutes 5 seconds
11:26
Wangechi Mutu
The timeless, ancient language of art
11 minutes 26 seconds
04:38
Audra A. Diptée
Why did the British Empire burn, sink, and hide these documents?
4 minutes 38 seconds
08:17
Chinyanta Kabaso
The dazzling diversity of African dance -- in 14 moves
8 minutes 17 seconds
07:45
Rebekah Shirley
The clean energy hub of the future
7 minutes 45 seconds
12:18
Tolu Oyekan
A for-profit mindset for nonprofit success
12 minutes 18 seconds
05:07
Talya Hackett
Ethical dilemma: Should we get rid of mosquitoes?
5 minutes 7 seconds
10:54
Bettye Kearse
The history of a name
10 minutes 54 seconds
05:12
Adetayo Bamiduro
Africa's path to clean mobility -- driven by motorcycles
5 minutes 12 seconds
17:20
Angélique Kidjo and Femi Oke
Why joy is a state of mind
17 minutes 20 seconds
25:17
Vanessa Nakate and Mary Robinson
The global opportunity to accelerate Africa's sustainable future
25 minutes 17 seconds
08:42
Okong'o Kinyanjui
The online community supporting queer Africans
8 minutes 42 seconds
04:38
Lyla Latif
The true cost of gold
4 minutes 38 seconds
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