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Cumhurbaşkanı Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Afrikalı öğrencilerle buluştu
At the President's meeting with young Africans, he spoke with a young Togolese reader of his book about how a fairer world becomes possible.
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Ideas take on a different life when spoken in public. These conversations, interviews, and appearances document an ongoing engagement with Africa, international affairs, diaspora communities, and the evolving relationship between Africa and Türkiye across English, French, and Turkish media.
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I Wrote a Turkish Book Out of Boredom During the Pandemic!
A conversation about writing in Turkish, challenging stereotypes about Africa, and building bridges between African and Turkish audiences.
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Bir Afrikalı Gözünden Afrika – Söyleşi
A public conversation with author Faroukou Mintoiba exploring the ideas behind Bir Afrikalı Gözünden Afrika and discussing African identity, media narratives, and Africa–Türkiye relations.
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No To Bias: "Africa From The Perspective Of Africans"
Togolese author Faroukou Mintoiba, who lives in Türkiye, has taken a bold step by writing a book aimed at challenging common misconceptions about Africa. In this interview with TRT Afrika, he discusses the inspiration behind the book and his broader mission.
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Combat d'un Togolais en Turquie pour faire tomber les préjugés sur l'Afrique
Living in Istanbul, the Togolese author Faroukou Mintoiba retraces his path as a writer and explains why he chose to write in Turkish — to present a fairer picture of Africa and dismantle the assumptions around it.
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The African Diaspora Forum was held in Istanbul on 24 February 2024
The inaugural African Diaspora Forum brought together African community leaders, diplomats, academics, and public institutions. Faroukou Mintoiba delivered the opening address as Founder and President of the Forum.
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Bir Afrikalı Gözünden Afrika | Farouk Mintoiba | Feyza Gümüşlüoğlu
A television interview discussing Bir Afrikalı Gözünden Afrika, African identity, and misconceptions surrounding the continent.
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"Siyahileri cinsel obje görenlerin kendileri sapık"
Faroukou Mintoiba discusses African students in Türkiye, representation, stereotypes, and the evolving relationship between Türkiye and African societies.
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Afrikalılar askeri darbelere nasıl bakıyor?
Faroukou Mintoiba joins a televised panel discussion examining African perspectives on military coups and democratic governance.
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Cumhurbaşkanı Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Afrikalı öğrencilerle buluştu
At the President's meeting with young Africans, he spoke with a young Togolese reader of his book about how a fairer world becomes possible.
YouTube ↗TelevisionTR
Uzağımızdaki Yakın Üç Afrika Ülkesi: Togo, Çad ve Sudan
Gönül Coğrafyamız'ın 35. Bölümünde Afrikalı öğrencilerleyiz.
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