Optimism is rising in Africa, here's why

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South Africa – Optimism about health care and education for the next generation is on the rise in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya, according to a new report by Pew Research Center.
Pictured here: school children sing to wish happy birthday to former South African President Nelson Mandela in July 2013 in Pretoria.
Pictured here: school children sing to wish happy birthday to former South African President Nelson Mandela in July 2013 in Pretoria.
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Photos: What will Africa be like for our children?
South Africa – Nearly seven-in-ten South Africans believe education will be better for their children, according to the survey.
Pictured here: a student walks to school in the town of Mthatha in the Eastern Cape in June 2013.
Pictured here: a student walks to school in the town of Mthatha in the Eastern Cape in June 2013.
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South Africa – Health care is another issue just over 60% of South Africans believe will improve for their children.
Pictured here: a mother gives out drinks to children who have lost parents to AIDS in Alexandra township in the north of Johannesburg in May 2012.
Pictured here: a mother gives out drinks to children who have lost parents to AIDS in Alexandra township in the north of Johannesburg in May 2012.
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South Africa – A broad majority of South Africans (62%) think the country's economic situation will improve in the next year. The study further found black South Africans to be significantly more optimistic than mixed-race and white South Africans.
Pictured here, people walk in front of a Cash Loan shop in Marikana in April 2014.
Pictured here, people walk in front of a Cash Loan shop in Marikana in April 2014.
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Nigeria – Nigerians are overwhelmingly positive about their country's future economic prospects with 86% believing