Comments on: It’s Not Just Hype: Africa Is (and always has been) On the Rise

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It’s Not Just Hype: Africa is (and always has been) On the Rise — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 21:02:26 +0000

[...] many are afraid of “the dark continent,” others see it as ground zero for the next boom in technology, telecommunications, and [...]

By: Phoenix Rising

Phoenix Rising — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:04:16 +0000

It’s funny I had this conversation earlier this week as I was getting my hair braided in a black owned establishment in my neighborhood.It was an open discussion about the misconceptions the western world has about Africa as a nation and culture. This woman spoke of how people would inquire if she had running water or a house where she came from, how she had been ridiculed for her struggle with mastering the English language. She seemed to have a grudge against Americans and particularly African Americans who she found insulted her often. Being of African American and Caribbean descent I pleaded with her not to let the actions of a few be the basis for her perspective of an entire group of people- it would be hypocritical and counterproductive to do so. The business owner spoke of the “real” Africa and the contrast to what was being portrayed in the media- how it was far more developed and how it is our duty to do research because there is limited accurate information out there. I believe Africa has the potential to live up to these positive forecasts, and hope one day to visit and see for myself-instead having to base my opinion on information fed to me. Negative news is always more salacious and obviously attracts more attention… this is great news and truly inspiring.

By: Mwendwa

Mwendwa — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:40:41 +0000

Great article focusing on the present with a history of the past that influences it.

By: art nouveua

art nouveua — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:49:24 +0000

Having said that, Africa bought the whole global warming scam which culminated in the Copenhagen accords, that was a way of the West telling Africa , China and India to ditch growth and save the world.

China and India refused to sign, that is why no one is talking about global warming.

By: art nouveua

art nouveua — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:46:22 +0000

The fastest growing economy in Africa has been Botswana, it grew 11 per cent per annum over the last 50 years.

It did not borrow money from the IMF and did not embrace socialism.

By: Joyce Dade

Joyce Dade — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:45:12 +0000

Africa on the rise. It’s a beautiful time and a beautiful thing. What an exciting time for the many countries of the world who have been under development for so long, rising now. Americans need not be jealous or fearful. We can and will all win.

By: African Mami

African Mami — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:09:22 +0000

Where is South Africa, it is going to be included in BRIC!

I’m very bleh about Africa being on the rise. Nothing exciting. It is evident WHY.