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Africa Connect - Africa's aviation industry amidst Middle East crisis

March 6, 2026·15 min·1 clip

Dr. Kariuki reveals he had to fly from South Africa to Accra via Dubai, highlighting the absurd cost and inefficiency of intra-African travel.

This episode of the African Mirror analyzes the state of Africa's aviation industry amidst Middle East conflicts, arguing against a purely negative narrative. Guest Dr. Paul Kariuki reframes the crisis as an opportunity for innovative airlines like Ethiopian Airways, while critiquing the lack of political will, unratified trade agreements, and poor infrastructure that prevent most African carriers from capitalizing on it.

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