KODJO MENSAH-ABRAMPA, THOMAS MUNTHALI & BJORN LOMBORG | Africa is breaking the code and going for smart solutions

Negative narratives overshadow the continent's many advancements

19 March 2024 - 21:59 By KODJO MENSAH-ABRAMPA, THOMAS MUNTHALI and BJORN LOMBORG

Too often the progress being made across the many, varied countries of Africa goes unrecognised. In Europe or the US, the continent only makes headlines when a country is in crisis, or people are in need. Negative narratives overshadow the continent's many advancements — including policy breakthroughs and approaches that would inspire the world...

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