A brief AI search of African countries by number of ethnics gives the list below. Countries provide some protection or provide graded previleges to accommodate ethnic needs but the countries are established based on national unity. Why the hell is Ethiopia, not the most multiethnic country in Africa, is mutilating itself with savage ethnics politics? Why do Ethiopians let their idiot leaders experiment on their resource and life? For how long they can afford this? I just leave it open to answer for yourself and if you are bright you may hate the answer!
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Country Number of Ethnic Groups
Nigeria 250+
Ethiopia 80+
Democratic Republic of the Congo 200+
Cameroon 250+
Tanzania 120+
Uganda 56
Kenya 40+
South Africa 11 official, over 100 informal
Ghana 70+
Sudan 500+
Madagascar 18 main groups
Chad 200+
Zimbabwe 20+
Mozambique 40+
Angola 80+
This is a simplified table and does not include every single ethnic group. The diversity of ethnicities in these countries comes from a combination of language, culture, history, and migration patterns. Keep in mind that the exact number can change depending on how different ethnicities are grouped or subdivided.
Re: Why in God should Ethiopia be ethnically federated?
Here is Europe if you were curious
Country Number of Ethnic Groups
Russia 180+
Turkey 30+
France 10+ (diverse regional identities, but no official ethnic breakdown)
Germany 25+
United Kingdom 20+
Spain 10+
Italy 10+
Ukraine 130+
Poland 10+
Belgium 10+
Switzerland 5+ (main groups: German, French, Italian, Romansh)
Sweden 10+
Netherlands 10+
Greece 10+
Portugal 10+
Hungary 10+
Romania 10+
Bulgaria 10+
Czech Republic 10+
Finland 10+
Denmark 5+
Norway 5+
Ireland 5+
Austria 10+
Poland 10+
How often do they fight in Ethnic lines like Tigre brick heads and savage oromos?
Country Number of Ethnic Groups
Russia 180+
Turkey 30+
France 10+ (diverse regional identities, but no official ethnic breakdown)
Germany 25+
United Kingdom 20+
Spain 10+
Italy 10+
Ukraine 130+
Poland 10+
Belgium 10+
Switzerland 5+ (main groups: German, French, Italian, Romansh)
Sweden 10+
Netherlands 10+
Greece 10+
Portugal 10+
Hungary 10+
Romania 10+
Bulgaria 10+
Czech Republic 10+
Finland 10+
Denmark 5+
Norway 5+
Ireland 5+
Austria 10+
Poland 10+
How often do they fight in Ethnic lines like Tigre brick heads and savage oromos?
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Asia
Country Approximate Number of Ethnic Groups
China 55 officially recognized ethnic groups, with many more sub-groups and indigenous minorities (Han Chinese being the majority)
India Hundreds (approximately 200+ major ethnic groups, including Indo-Aryan, Dravidian, Mongoloid, Austroasiatic, and many tribal groups)
Russia 180+
Indonesia 300+
Pakistan 10-20 major ethnic groups (Punjabis, Pashtuns, Sindhis, Baloch, etc.) with many subgroups
Bangladesh 10+
Japan Primarily ho&m$ogeneous (Ethnic Japanese), but includes small indigenous groups like the Ainu
South Korea Primarily h$omoge$neous (Ethnic Korean), but includes some minorities, including Chinese and others
Vietnam 50+ (Kinh majority, with ethnic minorities like Hmong, Tay, Khmer, and more)
Thailand 10+ (Thai majority, with ethnic minorities including Chinese, Malay, and hill tribes)
Philippines 100+ (Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, and many other ethnic groups with various indigenous tribes)
Malaysia 3 major ethnic groups (Malays, Chinese, Indians) with many subgroups and indigenous peoples (Orang Asli, Iban, Kadazan, etc.)
Nepal 100+ (Various groups including Indo-Aryans, Tibeto-Burmans, and indigenous groups like the Magars and Newars)
Sri Lanka 3 major ethnic groups (Sinhalese, Tamils, Moors) with additional smaller groups (Veddas, Burghers, etc.)
Myanmar (Burma) 100+ (Bamar majority, with ethnic minorities like Shan, Karen, Rakhine, Kachin, and Chin)
Afghanistan 10-15 major ethnic groups (Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, Uzbeks, etc.)
Kazakhstan 10+ (Kazakh majority, with Russians, Uzbeks, Ukrainians, and others)
Uzbekistan 10+ (Uzbek majority, with Tajiks, Kazakhs, Russians, and others)
Turkey 30+ (Turkish majority, with ethnic minorities including Kurds, Arabs, Circassians, and others)
Iraq 10+ (Arabs, Kurds, Turkmen, Assyrians, and others)
Israel 2 major ethnic groups (Jews and Arabs) but with significant ethnic minorities like Druze, Bedouins, and Circassian
Country Approximate Number of Ethnic Groups
China 55 officially recognized ethnic groups, with many more sub-groups and indigenous minorities (Han Chinese being the majority)
India Hundreds (approximately 200+ major ethnic groups, including Indo-Aryan, Dravidian, Mongoloid, Austroasiatic, and many tribal groups)
Russia 180+
Indonesia 300+
Pakistan 10-20 major ethnic groups (Punjabis, Pashtuns, Sindhis, Baloch, etc.) with many subgroups
Bangladesh 10+
Japan Primarily ho&m$ogeneous (Ethnic Japanese), but includes small indigenous groups like the Ainu
South Korea Primarily h$omoge$neous (Ethnic Korean), but includes some minorities, including Chinese and others
Vietnam 50+ (Kinh majority, with ethnic minorities like Hmong, Tay, Khmer, and more)
Thailand 10+ (Thai majority, with ethnic minorities including Chinese, Malay, and hill tribes)
Philippines 100+ (Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, and many other ethnic groups with various indigenous tribes)
Malaysia 3 major ethnic groups (Malays, Chinese, Indians) with many subgroups and indigenous peoples (Orang Asli, Iban, Kadazan, etc.)
Nepal 100+ (Various groups including Indo-Aryans, Tibeto-Burmans, and indigenous groups like the Magars and Newars)
Sri Lanka 3 major ethnic groups (Sinhalese, Tamils, Moors) with additional smaller groups (Veddas, Burghers, etc.)
Myanmar (Burma) 100+ (Bamar majority, with ethnic minorities like Shan, Karen, Rakhine, Kachin, and Chin)
Afghanistan 10-15 major ethnic groups (Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, Uzbeks, etc.)
Kazakhstan 10+ (Kazakh majority, with Russians, Uzbeks, Ukrainians, and others)
Uzbekistan 10+ (Uzbek majority, with Tajiks, Kazakhs, Russians, and others)
Turkey 30+ (Turkish majority, with ethnic minorities including Kurds, Arabs, Circassians, and others)
Iraq 10+ (Arabs, Kurds, Turkmen, Assyrians, and others)
Israel 2 major ethnic groups (Jews and Arabs) but with significant ethnic minorities like Druze, Bedouins, and Circassian
Re: Why in God should Ethiopia be ethnically federated?
Ethnic Politics in Ethiopia: Amhara and Tigray Genocide Signals the Urgency for Ethiopia to Change Course
June 24, 2024
Ethiopia must pivot away from ethnic politics or risk its own demise
Photo: file (Author provided)
Tulu Baye
https://borkena.com/2024/06/24/ethnic-p ... ge-course/
For the past three decades, Ethiopia has been ensnared in a complex tapestry of ethnic politics primarily led by the TPLF. The introduction of ethnic federalism by the TPLF has culminated in the gradual marginalization of the Tigrayan minority, making them victims of genocide orchestrated by the current government.
The national army finds itself entangled in the murky waters of ethnic politics, striving to rectify a situation instigated by political elites. The Ethiopian Defense Force has also fallen prey to ethnic politics and nepotism, transitioning from TPLF dominance to being controlled by Oromo elites.
Throughout these scenarios, the Amharic-speaking community has borne the brunt of hostilities, perceived as historical foes by both Tigrayan and Oromo elites, resulting in instances of ethnic cleansing.
In light of the stark realities faced by Tigray, it is essential for them to alter their course and actively work towards eliminating ethnic politics. Without Tigrayan elites promoting a shift in Ethiopia’s trajectory, the Amhara community might resort to drastic measures to instigate change.
The Oromo elites, focused on short-term political gains, may be hesitant to change their approach. Ethiopia must strive for political equality, multiculturalism, and reject ethnicity-based quotas that hinder meritocracy and foster corruption.
The current ethnic federalism and resulting territorial identity have cultivated a narrative of ‘us vs. them’, leading to the displacement of millions. Even in urban areas, millions are targeted based on their ethnicity under the guise of corridor development and informal settlement rectification. In this environment, the Amhara and Amharic-speaking community endure the harshness of ethnic politics.
Ethiopia must transcend ethnic fragmentation and draw inspiration from Rwanda to liberate itself from the quagmire it finds itself entrenched in. Ethiopia must persevere and seek a better future for all its people.
Editor’s note : Views in the article do not necessarily reflect the views of borkena.com
Re: Why in God should Ethiopia be ethnically federated?
Odie the Chimp monk
Neither you have common sense nor read to find answers others gave.
You are asking this question that had been asked and answered since over 50 years ago and available in electronic and print media. Who has the time and energy to spoonfeed you.
A true idiot!
Neither you have common sense nor read to find answers others gave.
You are asking this question that had been asked and answered since over 50 years ago and available in electronic and print media. Who has the time and energy to spoonfeed you.
A true idiot!
Re: Why in God should Ethiopia be ethnically federated?
አንተ እብድ ጫታም 
ሄደህ ቅጠልህን ብታኝክ ወይም አጠፋሪስህን ብታጨስ አይሻልህም እዚህ ከምትፀዳዳ?
ሄደህ ቅጠልህን ብታኝክ ወይም አጠፋሪስህን ብታጨስ አይሻልህም እዚህ ከምትፀዳዳ?
Re: Why in God should Ethiopia be ethnically federated?
Leadership incompetence
Narrow minded ethno-retards
Paper tiger revolutionaries
What kind of crazy people and ideas did not that country face?
And this is the craziest of all times
Cult preacher in Town!
Narrow minded ethno-retards
Paper tiger revolutionaries
What kind of crazy people and ideas did not that country face?
And this is the craziest of all times
Cult preacher in Town!
Re: Why in God should Ethiopia be ethnically federated?
In 1994 President Bill Clinton ordered the establishment of an Ethnic Federalism system in Ethiopia to serve US interest in the largest Neo-colony in Africa. Clinton's orders were in line with US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's 1972 recommendations "to exploit internal tensions in Ethiopia by taking advantage of vulnerabilities that include ethnic, religious, and other divisions."
In 1952 Ethiopia officially became a US Neo-colony when Emperor Haile Selassie was hired to serve as a viceroy to reign over the fiercely independent nation of Eritrea. Back then, the US realized that an Ethnic Federalism system was not compatible with the medieval Feudal system in Ethiopia, so the viceroy was ordered to annexed the nation of Eritrea 10 years later in 1962.
An well-known scholar once said, Ethiopia will achieve its independence when it discards the Ethnic Federalism system and carve out a diversity-tailored system to escape eminent disintegration. I don't think the country is ready for that.
In 1952 Ethiopia officially became a US Neo-colony when Emperor Haile Selassie was hired to serve as a viceroy to reign over the fiercely independent nation of Eritrea. Back then, the US realized that an Ethnic Federalism system was not compatible with the medieval Feudal system in Ethiopia, so the viceroy was ordered to annexed the nation of Eritrea 10 years later in 1962.
An well-known scholar once said, Ethiopia will achieve its independence when it discards the Ethnic Federalism system and carve out a diversity-tailored system to escape eminent disintegration. I don't think the country is ready for that.