Introduction / Hiroyuki Hino and Taylor St. John -- Opening remarks / John Lonsdale -- I. Ethnicity in Africa: Overview of Issues and Prospects / Bruce Berman, Motoki Takahashi -- II. Designing Democratic Rules to Foster Nationhood / Abdul Raufu Mustapha, Nahomi Ichino -- III. Promoting Devolved...

Today, the cohesion of multi-ethnic societies is at risk across the globe. Throughout history, to the present day, African countries have been facing this challenge. Historical inequalities and social division undermine cohesion and sow seeds of instability. How can Africa build a future where...