If you think of Africa as war-torn , corrupt , beset by crippling poverty , starvation and a raging AIDS epidemic , that 's not the reality or how Africans see themselves and their future . Two-thirds said they were more optimistic about the future than when Mandela took office . One in four Africans surveyed say their leaders are living up to Mandela 's vision ` The survey also found that a majority of African adults believe Nelson Mandela's legacy will be positive for Africa and its people. Survey of more than 9,000 people in 20 countries was undertaken by CNN in partnership with Jana .
Two-thirds said they were more optimistic about the future than when Mandela took office . One in four Africans surveyed say their leaders are living up to Mandela 's vision ` The survey also found that a majority of African adults believe Nelson Mandela's legacy will be positive for Africa and its people. Survey of more than 9,000 people in 20 countries was undertaken by CNN in partnership with Jana .