What does Achebe conclude about Conrad at the end of story?

In his essay, "An Image of Africa: Racism in Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness,'" Chinua Achebe argues that Joseph Conrad's novella presents a racist and stereotypical portrayal of Africa and its people. Achebe concludes that Conrad, "a thoroughgoing racist," dehumanizes Africans and reduces them to mere objects or symbols. Conrad's work, according to Achebe, reflects the prevailing racist attitudes of his time and serves to reinforce oppressive stereotypes and prejudices about Africa and its inhabitants.