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BY Malise Omoloye, 3:48am January 21, 2026,

Ethiopia’s Largest Airport, Diaspora Citizenship, and Cultural Loss

by Malise Omoloye, 3:48am January 21, 2026,
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Ethiopia’s Largest Airport, Diaspora Citizenship, and Cultural Loss

Africa’s aviation ambition took center stage as Ethiopia announced plans for a multi-billion-dollar airport set to become the largest airport in Africa, a move that signals rising economic confidence and global reach. At the same time, Guinea granted citizenship to Hollywood couple Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors, reopening conversations on diaspora return, belonging, and Pan-African identity. The episode also paused to reflect on the tragic personal loss of writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a moment that resonated across the global cultural community. Together, these stories reveal a continent shaping its future through infrastructure, identity, and shared human experience.

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Last Edited by:Malise Omoloye Updated: January 21, 2026

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