Despite the litany of problems, the 48 countries of sub-Saharan Africa (hereafter referred to as plain Africa) are, by several measures, enjoying a period of unparalleled economic success.

• 尽管非洲国家长期出现问题，但非洲撒哈拉地带的48个国家（后文简称为非洲）以各种不同的标准来衡量，他们都获得了空前的经济成功。