The Neglected Positive Image of Africa
Mariéme Jamme (Photo: mariemejamme.com)
If you think of Africa as a basket case, a continent full of stories about famine, drought, conflict and undemocratic rulers, think again.
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with blogger and social entrepreneur Marieme Jamme who says there’s is a positive image of Africa that’s too often neglected in media coverage.
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