# In an op-ed, NYU Global Research Professor Ian Bremmer explores the positive economic trends coming out of Africa

1 Faculty News March 3, 2016 ![TIME logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/uat_025660.jpg?itok=PFxttUnQ)>

Excerpt from [TIME](http://time.com/4246821/these-5-facts-explain-the-good-news-about-africa/) -- "It was just a couple of years ago that 'Africa Rising' was a hot story, as a continent best known for tragedy gained attention for rapid economic growth and real hope. The slowdown of the global economy and slumping commodity prices have dampened that enthusiasm a bit, but there are still positive longer-term trends across Africa that deserve attention."

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