этнос, этнический и конфессиональный состав населения, этническая сегментация, межэтнические конфликты, «этнический федерализм», Political science

This article analyzes the ethnic stratification of African society. Growing problems of an economic, social and political inequalities of ethnic groups in Africa generates inter-ethnic conflicts, the growth of ethno-national identity and the pursuit of ethno-territorial autonomy. Political movements for the liberation of ethnic minority is supported by Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO).