My story for De Telegraaf: Seychelles, once paradise, now scarred by climate change. Rising seas erode beaches, coral reefs bleach, marine life fades. Ahead of #COP30 in Brazil, the islands plead for climate funds — they didn’t cause this crisis. #ClimateChange #Seychelles

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

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

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

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!

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 Read the report here: africauncensored.online/.../blood-be...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 vm.tiktok.com/ZMSjjJp5B/

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...

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

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

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

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

A Saturday's walk along the mushrooming high-rise buildings in Nairobi leading to over supply www.tiktok.com/@ruudelmendo... #realestate #construction #apartments #sunglasses #tiktok

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

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

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

My story about George selling garden pots along Ngong Road in Nairobi #tiktok #gardenpots #KnowAfrica #ruudelmendorp #sunglasses #nairobi www.tiktok.com/@ruudelmendo...

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

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.''

Vandaag in @telegraaf.nl twee pagina’s over Soedan. Als een van de weinige Nederlandse journalisten lukte het @ruudelmendorp.bsky.social om verslag te doen in het land. Hij sprak met onze medewerkers.

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

How to say witnessing such resilience is so important/humbling (without sounding patronising? Thank you for sharing.

Watch my story on a remarkable city development in Nairobi, Tatu City, that resembles urban areas known to South Africa and the United States #tatucity #nairobi www.tiktok.com/@ruudelmendo...

My story today about the sad two year anniversary of the war in Sudan. Have been covering this tragedy from day one, and recently managed to enter Sudan as the first Dutch journalist. Sudan goes to my heart since I used to live there during the early 2000s #sudanwar #sudan #civilwar

Join me on a content matatu ride in Nairobi vm.tiktok.com/ZMBVfkrdB/ #sunglasses #matatu #nairobi

The China-Global South Project (CGSP) has been awarded the 2025 World Press Photo Award in the Asia Pacific and Oceania Singles category for a striking photo essay that captures the human toll of Indonesia’s nickel rush.

Some times a good story doesn't find a home, but here it is. My story about the celebration of iftar in warn torn Sudan youtu.be/o4r_MkPXcHw #ramadan #iftar #sudan #portsudan #sudanwar

A guided tour through Port Sudan that has been under isolation for decades #portsudan #sudan #sudanwar www.tiktok.com/@ruudelmendo...

A walk on the waterfront of Port Sudan in Sudan bumping into fresh fish from the Red Sea #RedSea #fishing #portsudan #Sudan #sunglasses #tiktok www.tiktok.com/@ruudelmendo...

Proudly presenting my first story for the Telegraaf from Sudan, telling about Ramadan during the war that kept the country in a deadly siege since April 2023 #Sudan #Sudanwar #PortSudan #iftar #ramadan

Iftar in Port Sudan in Sudan, a preview of my stories from the country at war that will be published soon #sudan #portsudan #iftar #sudanwar

On the way to Port Sudan in Sudan for stories about how people survive during the war that has been raging since April 2023 #portsudan #Sudan #sudanwar

Yes! We're open to pretty much the whole world.

Soon off to Sudan for stories about how people survive in their country at war #Sudan #Sudanwar #TikTok vm.tiktok.com/ZMBdcBXYA/

Call for pitches: We're looking at launching a destination-focused newsletter at point.me, and I'm looking for pitches from writers with deep expertise in a particular city or region(live in/visit often). 🧵

#KENYA Football to keep youth away from drugs and joining extremist groups #isiolo #football #youth #training www.tiktok.com/@ruudelmendo...

My story of a great Dutch-Kenyan initiative in Kenya regreening dry lands and restoring eroded soil @africawoodgrow.bsky.social #agroforestry #forestry #soilerosion #drylands #africawoodgrow www.tiktok.com/@ruudelmendo...

Kamutei farm Www.africawoodgrow.org

The tree nursery Www.africawoodgrow.org

Building the office Www.africawoodgrow.org

English version of my post about the great DeAfricast podcast from the Netherlands www.linkedin.com/posts/ruudel... #deafricast #africapodcast #podcast #africanfootball

My story on LinkedIn about the best Africa podcast in the Netherlands, De AfriCast: www.linkedin.com/posts/ruudel... #deafricast #africapodcast #podcast #africa

My story today in De Telegraaf about the forgotten war in Sudan, set against the backlight of the temporal cease-fire in Gaza #Sudan #SudanWar #Gaza #Ceasefire #Telegraaf

Example for my vertical stories as a new story telling service. It's still looking for a home, let me know if you like it. This video is about a unique Dutch initiative to restore drylands in Kenya #justdiggit #Samburu #drought vm.tiktok.com/ZMkHcHnJs/