North Atlantic media are filled with negative depictions of Africa, thereby distorting the perceptions of many outside the continent. Yet Africa is full of beauty, creativity, and kindness. To counter pathologizing images of the continent and provide glimpses of its incredible human resources, APCN created this space detailing a few examples of the many wonderful occurrences taking place in Africa.
If you wish to suggest stories for inclusion on the page – items related to peacebuilding are particular welcome – please send them to niki.incorvia[at]africapeace[dot]org
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1) Africa CEOs 'Optimistic' About Future
2) Extending Nigerian Women's Rights Through Sharia Law
3) Hope for Africa: The Power of Positive Thinking
4) SA's "Shoes of healing" benefit Zim children
5) Congo: Five Priorities for a Peacebuilding Strategy
6) Congo's Quest for Liberation Continues
7) African Prospects Lure Investors but is it ready?
8) Conference Ends in Optimism (International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention)
9) Misery Loves Optimism in Africa
10) South Africa: Optimism Takes Wing in Airline Industry
12) Liberia Women Mobilise for Peace
13) There is cause for optimism about Africa
14) Sustainable Entrepeneurship in Africa
15) Life-saving learning around the drinking pot
17) From "Rights" to "Ritual": AIDS Activism in South Africa
20) Education spending in sub-Saharan Africa increases
21) Kenya Approves New Constitution
22) Making Profit in Africa: A Transforming Role for NGOs and Development Organizations
23) South Africa: The Good News
25) Bank's new strategy reflects growing Africa optimism
26) The Return of " Afro-Optimism"
27) SA national values campaign launched
28) Success of Water Integrated Small Farm in Malawi
29) South African Women Marine Pilots Make History
30) Namibia Donates Money to Help Horn of Africa Famine
31) African Women Win Nobel Prize
32) Former President Pires Wins Mo Ibrahim Prize
33) SENEGAL: Demining machine clears path for a better future
34) SENEGAL: Lack of peace accord hampers demining in Casamance
35) Gambia: Gender and Sustainable Development
36) Ten Biggest Positive Africa Stories of 2011
