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Africa
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"The conversation you've always wanted to have about Africa."

A fresh look at what's happening on the continent and how it relates to the rest of the world — hosted by Martine Dennis, featuring Donu Kogbara.

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Africa, Unscripted.

Africa Here and Now is a podcast dedicated to African culture, politics, and current affairs — combining in-depth knowledge with exclusive analysis of the events and trends shaping the continent and its relationship with the rest of the world.

Hosted by veteran broadcast journalist Martine Dennis, each episode brings together expert guests, heads of state, business leaders, and frontline commentators in frank, revealing conversations that cut through the noise.

Donu Kogbara features as a regular panelist and commentator, bringing her decades of experience as a journalist and communicator in Nigeria and across Africa to bear on the stories that matter most.

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Latest May 7, 2026

The Man Who Bet His Own Money On Nigeria's Skies

with Wale Babalakin

An extraordinary conversation with Wale Babalakin about MMA2 — Nigeria's first privately operated airport terminal — and what it takes to invest in infrastructure in a country that rarely rewards patience.

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April 23, 2026

The Airline Boss Who's Terrified of Flying

Allen Onyema, Air Peace CEO

Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema on building West Africa's largest airline amid hostile business conditions and internal sabotage — and his paradoxical fear of flying.

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April 10, 2026

The 7 Rules of Power: How Women Succeed in Aviation

Adefunke Adeyemi, AFCAC Secretary General

Adefunke Adeyemi lays out her "7 Cs" strategy for women's leadership in one of the world's most male-dominated industries.

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March 27, 2026

Dangote Refinery Won't Reduce Fuel Price — But No Return to Subsidies

Festus Keyamo, Nigeria's Aviation Minister

Nigeria's Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo on jet fuel pricing, global market realities, and why subsidies are a retrogressive step — however painful the alternatives.

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March 24, 2026

The Battle for 1.4 Billion Airline Passengers

Henok T. Shawl, Boeing Africa CEO

Boeing Africa's CEO examines the growth prospects, infrastructure gaps, and training needs facing the continent's rapidly expanding aviation sector.

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March 19, 2026

Why African Airlines Fail — Challenges and Opportunities

Kamil Al Alawadhi, IATA Vice President

IATA VP Kamil Al Alawadhi on systemic barriers — government interference, high costs, and the long road to implementing the Single African Air Transport Market.

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March 14, 2026

Can ECOWAS Manage the West African Security Crisis?

Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria's Foreign Minister

Nigeria's Foreign Minister on ECOWAS's effectiveness, cooperation with Sahelian states, and whether the region's security architecture is fit for purpose.

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