Meaning of Afro-pessimism | Babel Free

Definitions

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

uncountable

Examples

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

“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.”

“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.”

CEFR level