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More than 90% of Africans are proud of their continent, a 2004 survey conducted for the BBC showed.

While many people in the rest of the world see Africa as plagued by war and poverty, many Africans are far more positive about their lives.

The majority say their family will be better off, or the same, this year compared to last.

This survey of African attitudes is a rare event. More than 7,500 people were interviewed in 10 countries.

Most of those who took part in the Pulse of Africa survey said that other people saw Africans as peaceful, friendly and rich in natural resources.

Some 40% of Nigerians and Ghanaians felt better off compared to a year ago, while Zambians say they have seen the least progress.

Africa's most pressing problem is poverty, most said, followed by HIV/Aids, unemployment, illiteracy and corruption.

BBC World Service’s weekday magazine programme Outlook, is taking part in co-productions with Joy FM in Ghana and KBC (Kenyan Broadcasting Cooperation) in Kenya, linking up with listeners throughout Africa from 4–8 July at 1205GMT.

Outlook will examine the things that most affect young people's lives in Africa - such as the explosion of mobile phones, politics, new technology, religion and the cultural differences between East and West Africa.