• I dream of the day when these, the African mathematicians and computer specialists in Washington and New York, the African physicists, engineers, doctors, business managers and economists, will return from London and Manchester and Paris and Brussels to add to the African pool of brain power, to enquire into and find solutions to Africa's problems and challenges, to open the African door to the world of knowledge, to elevate Africa's place within the universe of research the information of new knowledge, education and information -Thambo Mbeki, former South African President
  • They therefore concluded that “the findings of this (and other) surveys indicate that coverage of Africa, by the leading sources of American media is, at best, dismissive of the continent’s progress and potential, and thus leading to continued ‘exotification’ and marginalization of the African continent. At worst, coverage disregards recent trends toward democratization, thus betraying an almost contemptuous lack of interest in the potential and progress being achieved on the continent.”

Above excerpt is from a writer: Gbemisola Olujobi

  • By Gbemisola Olujobi - The Africa You Need to Know - Posted on Nov 28, 2006 See Full Article above

Why is the African image so negative?

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Friday, October 30, 2009

Which One of These are You?

That which adds into others, even in their failures and mistakes.

That which builds on the capacity to understand and accomplish the good.

That which is pure, true and worthy.

That which longs for more knowledge than yesterday.

That which multiplies the ability to succeed, even in others.

That which is honest

That which is enduring

That which is rewarding

That which is encouraging

That which gives, not expecting a return

That which adds value to others

That which lifts up, regardless

That which does not bring down

That which brings into full potential

That which is presentable,

That which is full of integrity

That which oozes of intelligence

That which bleeds of positive influence

That which fights to stay afloat

That which longs for wisdom

That which extends to others in the right way

That which is not selfish

That which embraces peace

That which believes in community

That which believes in others

That which extends a hand

That which encounters challenges as opportunities

That which commands the demons to flee

That which believes.

WHICH ONE OF THESE ARE YOU?

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