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Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · 8d

Have added AI video to my storytelling toolbox. Am amazed to see its potential. Feeling that I am only scratching the surface #TikTok vt.tiktok.com/ZSUqLwEhv/ #AI #Storytelling

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Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · 17d

As foreign tourists, we book our hikes on Table Mountain online and marvel at the views. But listen to local voices in Cape Town, and a different image emerges—one of robberies, fires, and fragile ecosystems. My story in De Telegraaf #tablemountain #CapeTown #SouthAfrica

Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · 20d

Just published a new article about one of the most surreal turns in Dutch migration policy: a proposal to deport asylum seekers to Uganda — yes, Uganda. #uganda #migrants #netherlands

Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · Aug 18

Sounds interesting, am using AI for my stories as freelance journalist and content creator and it has changed my life for the good

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Jasper Jackson @jasperjackson.bsky.social · Jul 15

Hello, reporters, writers and commentators covering AI. I'm commissioning pieces for Transformer and I would love to hear from you! Feel free to send (brief) pitches to [email protected]. And if you're covering the beat and want to chat through what we're interested in, drop me a line!

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Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · Aug 4

Just published in De Telegraaf: my article on 'Blood Beans', an investigation by Africa Uncensored into cocoa smuggling at the DR Congo–Uganda border. The report reveals how armed groups profit from illicit cocoa trade to fund violence
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Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · Jul 23

Today in De Telegraaf, my report on a new migration route from Eritrea, through Tanzania and the Comoros, to the French island of Mayotte. In fragile wooden boats, across an ocean, people travel thousands of kilometers with only hope. #Eritrea #Migration #Comoros

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Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · Jul 7

Reporting on the protests in Kenya, and meanwhile my story about the outrageous security industry in South Africa is published #Telegraaf #SouthAfrica #Insecurity

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Luc de Ruijter @lucderuijter.bsky.social · Jun 26

Kenia… ook zo’n ‘ontwikkelingsland’ waar de ngo bedrijfstak 50 jaar lang miljarden heeft gepompt in de marketing van ngo’s…

Kenia zèlf werd er duidelijk niet beter van. En dát was ook nooit de bedoéling van marketing fondsenwerving in Europa over de ruggen van Afrikanen… #colonial #whitewash

Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · Jun 26

Sixteen death and hundreds of wounded, the sad result of yesterday's one year anniversary of the youth protests last year that claimed sixty lives. Then on top of all three TV-channels were taken off air. Great to see how the youth continued the coverage on Tik Tok #kenya #protests #youth #GenZ

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Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · Jun 26

Sixteen death and hundreds of wounded, the sad result of yesterday's one year anniversary of the youth protests last year that claimed sixty lives. Then on top of all three TV-channels were taken off air. Great to see how the youth continued the coverage on Tik Tok #kenya #protests #youth #GenZ

Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · Jun 18

China’s advance in African ports is reminiscent of Brecht’s Arturo Ui: not unstoppable by force, but irresistible through habituation.
My story in De Telegraaf #china #africa #africanports

Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · Jun 1

Moving rhinos from the one park in Kenya to the other to prevent overpopulation. My latest story in De Telegraaf. Making these stories are a welcome relief after writing about big crises in Africa #wildlife #conservation #Kenya #rhinos

Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · May 26

My video about a spectacular black rhino relocation from Ol Pejeta to Segera Conservancy in Kenya #olpejeta #segera #rhinoafrica #rhinoceros #rhino #rhinos #rhinofighting #rhinoconservation #savetherhino #blackrhino #rhinoworld #savetherhinos #kenya #africa #TikTok
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Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · May 22

Spotting the preachers in Nairobi’s Arboretum, an adventure in one of the oldest parks in the city. It’s great for picknicks as well #nairobiarboretum #naturewalk #preachers #travelkenya #arboretum #explorenature #sunglasses #tiktok www.tiktok.com/@ruudelmendo...

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Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · May 20

Uhuru Park in Nairobi CBD, a sanctuary of content creation and relaxation #Nairobi #Kenya #travel #explore #sunglasses #TikTok vm.tiktok.com/ZMSNxyvtk/

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Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · May 19

Next episode in my series about the remarkable Nairobi building boom #buildingboom #Construction #realestate #sunglasses #TikTok vm.tiktok.com/ZMSLwk1Lp/

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Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · May 18

Where to buy furniture on the street of Nairobi #tiktok #furniture #nairobi #ruudelmendorp #sunglasses vm.tiktok.com/ZMSLr7K1j/

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Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · May 17

Exploring the Kileleshwa building blues in Nairobi #buildingboom #construction #siteprogress #sunglasses #TikTok vm.tiktok.com/ZMS8XabA9/

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Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · May 11

A Saturday's walk along the mushrooming high-rise buildings in Nairobi leading to over supply
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Construction sites from Elgeyo Road to Laikipia Road via Oloitoktok Road in Nairobi. It's again a bizar collection of buildings #siteprogress #buildingtogether #constructionlife #sunglasses #nairobi#K...

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Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · May 8

A walk to Nairobi's new landmark built by China #GTC #GlobalTradeCentre #China #TikTok vm.tiktok.com/ZMBote2pG/

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Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · May 6

Third episode of my real estate exploration in Nairobi #buildingboom #realestate #apartments #TikTok vm.tiktok.com/ZMBEaj7o1/

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Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · May 3

Proudly presenting my story in De Telegraaf about the growing and silent entry of Turkey into Somalia, where they now control important parts of the economy. These stories are great to research and to write. Photo is mine #somalia #Turkey #geopolitics #Africa

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Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · May 2

My story about George selling garden pots along Ngong Road in Nairobi #tiktok #gardenpots #KnowAfrica #ruudelmendorp #sunglasses #nairobi
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Meet George who sells the beautiful pots along Ngong Road in Nairobi #gardenpots #claypots #beautiful #africandesign #decoration #NgongRoad #KnowAfrica #nairobitiktok #kenyatiktok

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Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · Apr 26

Watch my story about Nairobi's crazy building boom #buildingboom #apartments #nairobi #construction #TikTok vm.tiktok.com/ZMB7TgBVD/

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Clingendael Institute @clingendael.bsky.social · Apr 25

Een einde aan de strijd in Soedan ziet Anette Hoffmann niet. ''Daarvoor moeten de Verenigde Arabische Emiraten (VAE) tot de orde worden geroepen. De VAE is de partij die wapens levert aan de paramilitairen van de RSF, en indirect ook aan het overheidsleger.''

Ruud Elmendorp @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social · Apr 25

Proudly presenting my story today in De Telegraaf about a day care for children of war in Port Sudan. Photos are mine #portsudan #sudanwar #sudan

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