Afro Pessimism

Informed, provocative, and hopeful — Adebajo’s work resists reduction, embracing Africa’s plurality and persistent spirit

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.