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Clans and tribes means more than citizenship, nationality and land boarders throughout Africa.

List of nationality names in Africa.

One classic disastrous example of ethnic or tribal group identity displacing nationality is in East Africa. 

Tutsi insurgents continue to fight waging guerrilla battles in Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi, the ethnic strife that sparked the slaughters in Rwanda and Burundi continue in the regions. 

The Tutsis as cattle-herders were often in a position of economic dominance to the farming Hutus and in many areas, like Rwanda, the minority Tutsis ruled the Hutus, 84% of the total population.

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South Africa has one of the highest murder rates in the world and a history of xenophobic attacks by people who accuse citizens of other African countries, as well as Asian countries, of coming to steal their jobs. 

The South African government does not collect data on attacks or threats against foreign nationals. About 70% of foreigners in South Africa come from neighboring Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Lesotho. 

The remaining 30% is made up of people from China, Malawi, UK, and Namibia, eSwatini, India and other countries.

A person's nationality is where they are a legal citizen whether by birth, parentage or naturalization pledge. Nationality is membership in a particular nation indicating where a person was born alive or holds citizenship with an African country.

Surrounded by water from all directions, Africa is a continent with 54 sovereign states and 54 different ways her counties were named without input from indigenous folks.

The land on the African continent was carved up by colonialists based on economics and that is way tribal ethnic groups outweigh nationality and citizenship. 

Foreign overseas traders and exporters solely according to the business and trade economies roughly divided Africa into four coasts; Pepper Coast, Ivory Coast, Gold Coast, and the Slave Coast. 

The Berlin Conference was not the start of the Scramble for Africa; history shows that the first areas to be settled in the African regions were those along the shoreline.

An ethnic group is a category of people who belonging to or deriving from the cultural, religious, or linguistic traditions of a people or country. People who identify with each other based on similarities, such as common ancestral, language, social, and cultural experiences.

Many African people refer to their ethnic or tribal group first then their nationality. 

List of nationality names in each African country.

African County	African Citizen Term	Largest Tribal Ethnic Group
Algeria	Algerian	Arab-Berber 99%
Angola	Angolan	Ovimbundu 37%
Benin	Beninese	Fon and related 38.4%
Botswana	Motswana (singular), Batswana (plural)	Setswana 79%
Burkina Faso	Burkinabe	Mossi 52.5%
Burundi	Burundian	Hutu 85%
Cabo Verde	Cabo Verdean	Cameroon Highlanders 31%
Cameroon	Cameroonian	Creole mulatto 71%
Central African Republic	Central African	Baya 33%
Chad	Chadian	Sara 25.9%
Democratic Republic of the Congo	Congolese or Congo	Four largest tribes Mongo, Luba, Kongo, Mangbetu 45%.
Republic of the Congo	Congolese or Congo	Kongo 48%
Cote d'Ivoire	Ivoirian	Akan 32.1%
Djibouti	Djiboutian	Somali 60%
Egypt	Egyptian	Egyptian 99.6%
Equatorial Guinea	Equatorial Guinean or Equatoguinean	Fang 85.7%
Eritrea	Eritrean	Tigrinya 55%
Eswatini	liSwati singular, emaSwati plural	Swazi 84.3%
Ethiopia	Ethiopian	Oromo 34.4%
Gabon	Gabonese	Fang 32%
The Gambia	Gambian	Mandinka or Jahanka 33.8%
Ghana	Ghanaian	Akan 47.5%
Guinea	Guinean	Fulani or Peul 33.9%
Guinea-Bissau	Bissau-Guinean	Fulani 28.5%
Kenya	Kenyan	Kikuyu 22%
Lesotho	Basotho	Sotho 99.7%
Liberia	Liberian	Kpelle 20.3%
Libya	Libyan	Berber and Arab 97%
Madagascar	Malagasy	Merina 26%
Malawi	Malawian	Chewa 32.6%
Mali	Malian	Bambara 34.1%
Mauritania	Mauritanian	Black Moors 40%
Mauritius	Mauritian	Creole 86.5%
Morocco	Moroccan	Arab-Berber 99%
Mozambique	Mozambican	Makhuwa 20.3%.
Namibia	Namibian	Ovambo 50%
Niger	Nigerien	Hausa 53.1%
Nigeria	Nigerien	Hausa and Fulani 29%
Rwanda	Rwandan	Hutu 84%
Sao Tome and Principe	Sao Tomean	Mestico 48%
Senegal	Senegalese	Wolof 38.7%
Seychelles	Seychellois	No indigenous population.
Sierra Leone	Sierra Leonean	Temne 35%
Somalia	Somali	Somali 85%
South Africa	South African	Zulu 21 %
South Sudan	South Sudanese	Dinka 35.8%
Sudan	Sudanese	Sudanese Arab 70%
Tanzania	Tanzanian	Bantu 95%
Togo	Togolese	Ewe 26.5%
Tunisia	Tunisian	Arab 98%
Uganda	Ugandan	Baganda 16.5%
Zambia	Zambian	Bemba 21%
Zimbabwe	Zimbabwean	Shona 82%

The nationality for Niger and Nigeria is Nigerian therefore when some says they are Nigerian now you know to clarify if thier nationality is Niger or Nigeria.

Many African people refer to their kinship, tribe, and ethnic group first than their nationality or citizenship.

Kinship, clan, tribe, ethnic group and citizenship definitions.

What is Kinship? Kinship refers to the social relationships that exist between individuals or groups based on biological, marital, or adoptive ties. 

Kinship systems vary widely across cultures, but typically involve the identification of various types of relatives, such as parents, siblings, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws.

 Kinship can play an important role in shaping social organization, behavior, and attitudes in many societies. For example, in some cultures, kinship ties determine inheritance rights, marriage partners, and patterns of social support and obligation. 

Kinship can also be an important source of identity and belonging for individuals, providing a sense of connection to a wider family or community. 

 What is a clan? A clan is a social group or community that is typically based on familial or kinship ties. 

Clans are smaller and more localized than tribes, and their members usually have a strong sense of loyalty and obligation to their clan. 

Clans are often found in societies with a strong sense of lineage or ancestry, such as in many traditional societies or among certain ethnic groups. 

Clans may be defined by shared characteristics such as a common ancestry, language, culture, or geographic location. In some societies, clans may have a formal structure and hierarchy, with leaders or elders who make decisions and resolve disputes within the group. 

Clans may also have specific roles and responsibilities within the larger society, such as providing protection or participating in political decision-making. In modern times, the term "clan" can also be used more broadly to refer to any close-knit group or community with shared values or interests. 

For example, online gaming communities may refer to themselves as clans, even though they may not have any ancestral or familial ties.

 What is a tribe? A tribe is a larger social group that is typically composed of multiple clans or families.

 A tribe is a social group or community that is typically characterized by a common ancestry, language, culture, and territory. Tribes are often found in traditional societies, particularly among indigenous peoples. 

In some cases, a tribe may be organized around a particular social or economic activity, such as hunting, fishing, or farming. 

Tribes usually have a shared sense of identity, and members of a tribe may see themselves as distinct from members of other tribes. 

Tribal societies often have their own customs, traditions, and beliefs, which are passed down from generation to generation. 

In many cases, tribal societies have a formal structure and hierarchy, with leaders or chiefs who make decisions and resolve disputes within the group.

 These leaders may be chosen based on a variety of factors, such as age, experience, or lineage. In modern times, the term "tribe" can also be used more broadly to refer to any close-knit community with shared values or interests. 

For example, a group of people who share a common interest in music or art may refer to themselves as a tribe. 

 What is an ethnic group? An ethnic group is a group of people who share a common culture, language, religion, traditions, and ancestry. 

Ethnic groups are distinguished from one another by their unique characteristics and are often defined by their cultural, linguistic, and historical heritage. 

Members of an ethnic group often have a strong sense of identity and belonging to their group, and they may share a common history, territory, or ancestry. 

Ethnic groups may also have distinctive cultural practices, such as music, dance, clothing, and cuisine. It is essential to note that the concept of ethnicity is socially constructed, and there is often significant overlap between ethnic groups.

 What is nationality or citizenship? Citizenship is not based on family ties or cultural affiliations, but rather on a person's legal status and relationship to a particular state. 

Nationality refers to the legal or cultural identity of a person belonging to a particular nation or country. It is a social and legal concept that typically denotes the country of origin or citizenship of an individual. 

Nationality can be acquired by birth, naturalization, or by marriage in some cases. Nationality is often used interchangeably with citizenship, which refers to the legal status of a person as a member of a particular country or nation. 

However, citizenship generally has more specific legal rights and obligations associated with it, such as the right to vote, work, and receive government services. 

Nationality can also have cultural or ethnic connotations, as it may be associated with a particular language, customs, traditions, and beliefs. It is an important aspect of a person's identity and can play a significant role in shaping their sense of belonging and community.

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