Africa Rising Discourse

<p>Over the last 25 years the Africa Rising discourse has been used to signify hope and promise for the continent marking a break from previous pessimistic portrayals. This book critically examines that discourse analyzing recurring themes tropes metaphors and imagery.</p><p>It traces the evolution of the Africa Rising discourse and its connection with Afro-pessimism providing valuable insights into how the continent is represented and understood. The book explores the tensions contradictions and impacts of labeling Africa as rising. Focusing on both local and global social actors as well as geopolitical influences it examines how these forces have shaped the discourse over time. Additionally it highlights how African actors have engaged with and modified the discourse. For instance the book assesses how in recent years digital media platforms have offered spaces for counternarratives that challenge stereotypical representations leading to a more nuanced and diverse understanding of Africa’s rise.</p><p>This book offers valuable insights for researchers in Media and Communication Studies Digital Media Journalism African Studies and Global Studies.</p>