Afro-pessimism

alternative Afropessimism

1. uncountableA pessimism or weariness over the chances of solving the political and social problems that Africa faces.

   If “Afropessimism” is not to take hold, African nations still mired in autocracy, bureaucracy, and corruption must begin to democratize their political systems.

   1990, Africa Report, vol 35/36, p. 97

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   He and other African journalists warned that "Afro-pessimism" in the western media affected the way Africa was perceived, with knock-on effects on the continent's politics, tourism, and aid from western countries.

   2000 November 17, Jessica Hodgson, The Guardian

   I wanted to examine the so-called “Afro-pessimism” that outsiders often feel concerning Haiti, because the country is seen as a chunk of that easily misunderstood continent, floating in the wrong seas.

   2013, Amy Wilentz, Farewell, Fred Voodoo, Simon & Schuster, page 22