Afro-pessimism

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Etymology

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From Afro- +‎ pessimism.

Noun

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Afro-pessimism (uncountable)

  1. A pessimism or weariness over the chances of solving the political and social problems that Africa faces.
    • 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.
    • 2000 November 17, 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.
    • 2013, Amy Wilentz, Farewell, Fred Voodoo, Simon & Schuster, page 22:
      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.