Ethiopia has had a federal system of government since 1995, making it the oldest federal system in Africa.

Nigeria has a population of over 200 million people, making it the most populous federal system in Africa.

Ethiopia has a land area of over 1 million square kilometers, making it the largest federal territory in Africa.

Nigeria is home to over 250 ethnic groups, making it the most ethnically diverse federal system in Africa.

Nigeria is home to a wide variety of religious groups, including Muslims, Christians, and animists, making it the most religiously diverse federal system in Africa.

South Africa has a diverse economy that includes mining, manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism, making it the most economically diverse federal system in Africa.

South Africa has a relatively stable political system, with regular elections and a strong commitment to democracy, making it the most politically stable federal system in Africa.

South Africa has a relatively successful federal system, with a strong economy, a stable political system, and a commitment to democracy, making it the most successful federal system in Africa.

Kenya has a diverse population and a history of ethnic conflict, making it a likely candidate for a federal system of government.

Federalism in Africa faces a number of challenges, including ethnic conflict, economic inequality, and political instability.

Federalism can provide a number of benefits for African countries, including increased democracy, reduced ethnic conflict, and improved economic development.

The future of federalism in Africa is difficult to predict. Some experts believe that federalism will become more common in Africa as countries seek to address the challenges of ethnic conflict and economic inequality. Others believe that federalism will decline in Africa as countries become more centralized and authoritarian.

Nigeria has 36 federal states, the most of any African country.

Ethiopia has 9 autonomous regions, the most of any African country.

South Africa has a strong central government that is responsible for a wide range of policy areas.