Furthermore, many African citizens felt that once again, the narrative of a highly publicized story about Africa centered on a negative story and neglected the upwards trends the continent has been witnessing. 
Zaidi ya hayo, raia wengi wa Afrika wanaona kuwa habari kuhusu Bara la Afrika ambazo zinaonyesha mabaya zaendelea kuenezwa, badala ya wanahabari kuripoti kuhusu maendeleo mazuri ambayo yameenea barani Afrika hivi karibuni.