Afro-pessimism

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Noun
  1. 1
    A pessimism or weariness over the chances of solving the political and social problems that Africa faces. uncountable

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

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

Etymology

From Afro- + pessimism.

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