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Into Africa

Fearless music activists. Savvy tech entrepreneurs. Social disrupters. Into Africa shatters narratives that dominate U.S. perceptions of Africa. With the world’s youngest population, the decisions made across Africa today—good or bad—will shape the world’s future. Featuring in-depth interviews, Oge Onubogu sits down with policymakers, journalists, academics, and other trailblazers in African affairs to shine a spotlight on the people and stories shaping cultural, political, and economic trends across the continent today and for decades to come.

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U.S.-Africa Economic Ties Beyond AGOA

In this episode of Into Africa, Oge Onubogu is joined by Enoh Ebong and Navin Girishankar to discuss AGOA's legacy, the changing global trade landscape, and what a future U.S.-Africa economic framework must deliver.

Podcast Episode by Oge Onubogu, Enoh T. Ebong, and Navin Girishankar — October 9, 2026

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Africa at the UN: Voice or Leverage?

In this episode of Into Africa, Oge speaks with Bitania Tadesse of the International Peace Institute about what to watch as UNGA unfolds, the prospects for meaningful UN reform, and Africa's evolving role in shaping the international agenda.

Podcast Episode by Oge Onubogu — September 24, 2026

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Nigeria 2027: Can Nigerians Trust the 2027 Election?

Oge Onubogu is joined by Samson Itodo to discuss Nigeria’s electoral landscape and the governance deficit at the heart of many of its challenges.

Podcast Episode by Oge Onubogu — September 10, 2026

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Africa on the Move: Migration, Labor Mobility, and Integration

Oge Onubogu speaks with Amanda Bisong and Daniel Yu about the realities of migration across Africa the gap between political rhetoric and economic evidence, and what greater labor mobility could mean for the continent’s growth and integration.

Podcast Episode by Oge Onubogu — August 27, 2026

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It's More Than Just A Game: Africa at the Men’s World Cup and the Women’s AFCON

In this Youth Roundtable, Catherine Nzuki is joined by Janine Anthony and Chibuogwu Nnadiegbulam. They unpack what drove the group-stage surge, from expanded participation fees to the competitive edge of AFCON, and why so many campaigns unraveled after the 80th minute.

Podcast Episode by Catherine Nzuki — August 13, 2026

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Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme: Ebola outbreak in Ituri, Congo "a perfect storm."

This week on Into Africa, we are sharing an episode from the CSIS podcast, CommonHealth, hosted by CSIS Senior Vice President and Director of Global Health Policy Center Stephen Morrison. Stephen is joined by Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme.

Podcast Episode by Oge Onubogu and J. Stephen Morrison — July 30, 2026

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Old Playbooks, New Threats: Africa’s Evolving Security Landscape

In the season two premiere of Into Africa, Dr. Olajumoke Ayandele, Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University, and Peter Bofin, Senior Analyst, Southeast Africa at ACLED, join Oge to unpack this evolving threat landscape. Together, they examine how technology is reshaping how armed groups recruit, finance, and operate. 

Podcast Episode by Oge Onubogu — July 2, 2026

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Into Africa: Season One Reflections

In this season finale, we revisit our guests’ reflections on what continues to inspire hope for them.

Podcast Episode by Oge Onubogu — May 7, 2026

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Beyond Aid: Redefining Africa’s Development

Tjada D'Oyen McKenna, CEO of Mercy Corps, and Noam Unger, Vice-President of the Global Development department at CSIS, join Oge to assess the current state of the international development and humanitarian assistance landscape and explore what challenges and opportunities this moment presents for Africa’s future.
 

Podcast Episode by Oge Onubogu and Noam Unger — April 23, 2026

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