Tribalism

It is a historic fact that the national borders imposed on the African continent by colonialism have forced ethnic group to co-exist within certain territories and to compete for resources. In the current post-colonial context for more than four decades countries such as Mali, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, amongst many others, have experienced conflicts which are characterised by ethnic and racial divisions. To help us on this: • Paul Mulindwa, senior project officer at the Centre for Conflict Resolution • Professor Sylvester Maphosa, Chief Research Specialist at Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA) programme of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC). : • Advocate Sabelo Sibanda Founder: The School of African Awareness and Ama-Africa-Aqotho