A recent This American Life segment about Africa (RealAudio) dismayed a blogger with experience in the country. “In the only story in 2005 I can recall that mentioned Africa, you . . . managed to reinforce the majority of stupid Africa stereotypes I’ve encountered in 12 years of working on African issues and periodically living on the continent.”
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