Originally Posted by Michael

Unfortunately, when Europeans colonized Africa, they drew up national boundaries with no consideration of the tribal nations they were grouping together. The consequence has been numerous countries with tribes continuing longterm conflict. One tribe wins over another, and this usually means atrocities, massacres, starving out the losing tribe(s) and genocide.

I like Nelson Mandela's idea of an African council of elders (with tribal meaning). It would be the equivalent of an African "League of Nations." It is time African nations form a coalition to help resolve African issues. It would be a parallel to the "League of Arab Nations."