Afro-pessimism

Afro-pessimism

English

Alternative forms

• Afropessimism

Etymology

From Afro- +‎ pessimism.

Noun

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, Jessica Hodgson, The Guardian, 17 November:

     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 2013, p. 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.