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Focus on Africa's Success, Not Stereotypes - AfDB Chief

Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, delivered a keynote address at the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, focusing on the critical role of the media in shaping Africa's narrative amidst challenges, reports allAfrica's Melody Chironda.

He emphasized how technology has profoundly changed the way we consume media and stressed the importance of being critical in the face of an overwhelming amount of information and misinformation. Adesina expressed his concern about the prevalence of negative stereotypes in how Western media portrays Africa and called for a shift towards highlighting positive African accomplishments and investment prospects.

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African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina.

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