Afro-pessimism

English Alternative forms en Afropessimism Etymology en :af Afro- pessimism + 1 Noun - A pessimism or weariness over the chances of solving the political and social problems that Africa faces. en 1990 Africa Report vol 35/36, p. 97 If “Afropessimism” is not to take hold, African nations still mired in autocracy, bureaucracy, and corruption must begin to democratize their political systems. en 17 November 2000 Jessica Hodgson The Guardian 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. en 2013 w:Amy Wilentz Farewell, Fred Voodoo 22 Simon & Schuster 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.