Let's face it, tribalism keeps African democracies honest

In recent days we have had two elections in Africa whose outcomes were determined by tribalism.
In Guinea, an election ended inclusively with former prime minister Cellou Dallein Diallo and veteran opposition leader Alpha Conde placing as the top two candidates.

Supporters of the politicians, representing Guinea’s two most populous ethnic groups, the Peul and Malinke, fought each other as the run-off was delayed, leaving at least two dead and dozens injured.