As the continent progresses in key areas, Mo Ibrahim says we need to move decisively away from both Afro-optimistic and Afro-pessimistic headlines.
		
	 
	
		
		The continent is giving ’emerging Asia’ a run for its money, despite often negative perceptions of having unstable investing conditions.
		
	 
	
		
		A new report heralds progress in many areas in Africa but cautions against unrealistic optimism. Louise Redvers reports
		
	 
	
		
		Rarely can a global event have generated so much advance pessimism as the World Cup, and the sceptics are now finally having to eat their words.