The Roots of African ConflictsAfrica is no more prone to violent conflicts than other regions. Indeed, Africas share of the more than 180 million people who died from conflicts and atrocities in the twentieth century is relatively modest. This is not to underestimate the immense impact of violent conflicts on Africa; it is merely to emphasize the need for more balanced debate and commentary. From the introduction by Paul Tiyambe Zeleza Violent conflicts have exacted a heavy toll