Africa: Beyond the Narratives of Africa's Doom and Gloom

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Africa: Beyond the Narratives of Africa's Doom and Gloom

Africa has recorded successes on many levels which are often ignored by global media -- and we need to embrace and celebrate our unique contribution to the world.

The outbreak of Covid-19 has once again revealed global perceptions of Africa.

A report by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) stated that between 300,000 and 3.3 million Africans could lose their lives due to Covid-19.

Beyond the narratives of doom and gloom, Africa has recorded successes on many levels which are often ignored by global media.

These states thus have the moral authority to promote democracy and human rights on the continent and beyond....

Source: allAfrica.com

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