On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe and Kelly talk with entrepreneur and African energy advocate Magatte Wade about the realities of energy poverty in Africa and how to rethink Western development policy in light of the recent documentary, "In The Dark: Senegal As A Case Study In Energy Poverty": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaVqqMB5LAo

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For the intro segment, Joe and Kelly discuss fertilizer disruption in Trinidad and Tobago, the energy priorities of the new Japanese Prime Minister, and issues with Canadian EV manufacturing.

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Guest Bio:

-Magatte Wade is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker dedicated to unlocking prosperity in Africa

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Host Bio:

- Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

- Joe Calnan is VP Energy and Calgary Operations at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

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Reading recommendations:

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Interview recording Date: October 15, 2025

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Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.