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