TED Talks
TED: How to stop the next pandemic? Stop deforestation | Neil Vora
Clearing tropical forests isn't just dangerous to the natural world — it's also a threat to human health and wellbeing, says physician Neil Vora. Tracing how environmental devastation led to deadly epidemics like Ebola, he presents three...
TED Talks
TED: Can we hack photosynthesis to feed the world? | Steve Long
Photosynthesis is one of the most important processes on the planet, helping produce the food we eat and the air we breathe. Crop scientist Steve Long thinks it could be more efficient — and he's intent on giving it a boost. He shows how...
Curated Video
Ghana - Inquiry Into Deaths Of Protesters
Ghana's government on Thursday (11/5) called for a full inquiry
into the deaths of five people at an anti-government protest in
the capital city, Accra. Four people were shot dead and one person
died of stab-wounds in clashes between...
Curated Video
Nigeria - Abiola Appears In Court
Nigerian opposition leader Moshood Abiola looked frail when he
appeared in court for the first time in almost a month on Tuesday
(13/9) at the resumption of his treason trial. His lawyer, Gabriel
Ajayi, told the court that Abiola, who is...
Curated Video
Niger president visits Agadez following killings of soldiers last week
1. Wide of honour guard and officials around President of Niger Mahamadou Issoufou at Agadez airport
2. Mid of Issoufou with officials at airport
3. Mid of memorial ceremony for soldiers killed in attack
4. Mid of Issoufou walking with...
Curated Video
NIGERIA: MILITARY RULERS CRITICIZED AT OFFICIAL CHURCH SERVICE
English/Nat
An official church service became a public humiliation for Nigeria's military rulers on Sunday as they were forced to sit through scathing attacks from a senior clergyman.
The criticism came from the Vicar-General of the...
Curated Video
African migrants play football with Italian children, having survived harrowing sea journey
African migrants played football with Italian children on the beach of the small Sicilian city of Pozzallo on Tuesday, excited to begin a new life in Europe after travelling by a smuggler's boat from North Africa.
But other similar...
Curated Video
WRAP Yar'Adua; Buhari; Obasanjo voting; a'math of riots; voters in Lagos
Abeokuta
1. Wide of Olusegun Obasanjo, outgoing Nigerian President casting his ballot in transparent box
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Olusegun Obasanjo, outgoing Nigerian President:
"Today is definitely a significant day in the political...
Curated Video
Hopes of African continent with Ghana's "Black Stars"
30 June, 2010
1. Various of street traders carrying Ghanaian flags to sell walking along road in the Johannesburg suburb of Sandton
01 July, 2010
2. Wide of news conference held by the World Cup Local Organising Committee for the...
Curated Video
WRAP Political analyst on election ADDS ECOWAS observers
1. Various street scenes in Dakar a day after elections
2. Mid of people at news stand
3. Pan across display of newspapers
4. Front page of newspaper announcing incumbent President Abdoulaye Wade's lead
5. Exterior of the West African...
Curated Video
SYND 9 7 76 LIEUTENANT GENERAL OBASANJO HEAD OF MILITARY SPEAKING
In the Nigerian capital, Lagos, the nation's head of state, Lieutenant General Olusegun Obasanjo, outlined details of his government's plans for greater civilian administration in the African nation to a gathering of native rulers,...
Curated Video
Brazil fans gather ahead of tough Group G clash with Ivory Coast
1. Brazil football fans outside restaurant at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton singing " Brazil has come here to win "
2. Tilt up of fan playing drum
3. Close-up of tambourine being played
4. Brazil fans singing and playing music
5....
Curated Video
Demo in support of coup ADDS ECOWAS meeting with Junta
1. Salou Djibo, junta leader shaking hands with former Nigerian leader Abdulsalami Abubakar
2. Cutaway of officer
3. Salou shaking hands with Senegalese Foreign Minister Madicke Niang
4. Cutaway of officer
5. Djibo shaking hands with...
Curated Video
French Afghan military spokesman comments on Ivory Coast
1. Various shots of French soldier at ISAF military airport at Kabul
2. Set up shot of Major Jacques de Montgros, spokesman for French forces in Afghanistan
3. SOUNDBITE (French) Major Jacques de Montgros, spokesman for French forces in...
Crash Course
What Is Outbreak Culture? Crash Course Outbreak Science
When we think of how we respond to outbreaks, we often think of physical things like vaccines or medicines, but there is another factor that is just as critical to understand: culture! Culture determines how we collaborate and use the...
Curated Video
Mansa Musa and Islam in Africa: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about Sub-Saharan Africa! So, what exactly was going on there? It turns out, it was a lot of trade, converting to Islam, visits from Ibn Battuta, trade, beautiful women, trade, some impressive...
TED Talks
Africa's cheetahs versus hippos - George Ayittey
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. Ghanaian economist George Ayittey unleashes a torrent of controlled anger toward corrupt leaders in Africa -- and...
SciShow
What You Need to Know About Ebola
SciShow News give you the facts about ebola, one of the world’s deadliest diseases that’s making a stand in West Africa.
SciShow
3 Things We Can Do to Stop Ebola
SciShow News explains the science behind the latest efforts to stop the spread of ebola: including airport screenings, treatments for patients, and developments in the search for a vaccine.
SciShow
What Is Monkeypox? | SciShow News
While cases of Monkeypox are being found worldwide, the nature of the disease and the science we currently have available keeps concerns from growing.
SciShow
Einstein’s Greatest Mistake: SciShow Talk Show with David Bodanis
Hank gets to chat with David Bodanis: an author, and expert on Albert Einstein. They discuss Einstein's fame and his feelings about the aesthetics of science, as well as Bodanis' upcoming book: "Einstein's Greatest Mistake".
TED Talks
TED: Your self-driving robotaxi is almost here | Aicha Evans
We've been hearing about self-driving cars for years, but autonomous vehicle entrepreneur Aicha Evans thinks we need to dream more daringly. In this exciting talk, she introduces us to robotaxis: fully autonomous, eco-friendly shuttles...
TED Talks
Bruce Aylward: Humanity vs. Ebola. How we could win a terrifying war
"Ebola threatens everything that makes us human," says Bruce Aylward of the World Health Organization. And when the Ebola epidemic exploded in 2014, it caused a worldwide panic. But humanity can beat Ebola -- and Aylward shows four...
TED Talks
TED: A forgotten ancient grain that could help Africa prosper | Pierre Thiam
Forget quinoa. Meet fonio, an ancient "miracle grain" native to Senegal that's versatile, nutritious and gluten-free. In this passionate talk, chef Pierre Thiam shares his obsession with the hardy crop and explains why he believes that...