Causes of political instability
• This reflects itself in form of civil wars, military coup de tats, urban terrorism etc.
• Dictatorial rule which is mainly manifested in lack of respect for the constitution.
• Failure to remove the existing regime using legal means.
• Tribalism which breeds tribal fears, tensions and suspicions.
• Unabated violation of human rights e.g. killing people, arbitrary imprisonments.
• The unfair sharing of the national cake.
• Military discontent especially when the president tries to divide the army.
• Differences in political philosophy and ideology.
• The interference of Advanced countries /super powers in the affairs of African states (cold war politics).
• Lack of a sense of patriotism e.g. late Savimbi of Angola.
• The desire by one tribe or religion to revenge against the other e.g. in Rwanda.
• Greed for power.
• Religious differences.
• Unbalanced regional development.
• Economic crises like unemployment and inflation due to economic mismanagement.
• Dictatorial rule which is mainly manifested in lack of respect for the constitution.
• Failure to remove the existing regime using legal means.
• Tribalism which breeds tribal fears, tensions and suspicions.
• Unabated violation of human rights e.g. killing people, arbitrary imprisonments.
• The unfair sharing of the national cake.
• Military discontent especially when the president tries to divide the army.
• Differences in political philosophy and ideology.
• The interference of Advanced countries /super powers in the affairs of African states (cold war politics).
• Lack of a sense of patriotism e.g. late Savimbi of Angola.
• The desire by one tribe or religion to revenge against the other e.g. in Rwanda.
• Greed for power.
• Religious differences.
• Unbalanced regional development.
• Economic crises like unemployment and inflation due to economic mismanagement.
National Movements and New States in Africa