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 The Empire of Lunar sand | Subject: Launch of "Aurarian Life Extension" Health Initiative 1. Improved Healthcare Access: 2. Preventive Health Measures: 3. Advanced Medical Research and Technology: 4. Public Health Education: 5. Mental Health and Well-being: 6. Collaboration with International Experts: The "Aurarian Life Extension" initiative represents our ongoing commitment to improving the well-being and longevity of every citizen. We are confident that this program will help us achieve our goal of a healthier, longer-living population, and we will continue to assess and refine our efforts to ensure its success.  Lower Nubia ( got no idea why) | |
| Katti | The First Minister and the Kattian Government commend Petrolia for the generous investment in Katti. May both our nations prosper from this investment. The First Minister hopes this shall act as an encouragement for other states to invest in the revitalisation of the Kattian economy and the uplifting of the Central African region from poverty. ( | |
| Katti | Stage Two of the Kattian Investment Plan £10/10 bn for the second/additional expansion of Port Banana: FUNDED BY PETROLIA, UNDER CONSTRUCTION ( | |
 The Greater Arab Republics of Akzvoria | REQUEST The Petrolian governmwnt has made a request to have a trade treaty, non agression pact and a Petrolian Foreign Govern Building and in return to fund all projects of Katti. | |
| Katti | The Kattian Government finds all of these terms acceptable, although further details are needed on exactly what kind of trade deal. | |
| The Greater Arab Republics of Akzvoria | Oil trade deal, Petrolia has millions of oil barrels. | |
| The Greater Arab Republics of Akzvoria | SUPPLY BOMBING RUN Petrolian multirole KF fighters are now ordered to bomb supply routes of the Roman Empire and bomb reinforcements. | |
| The Empire of Lunar sand | Subject: Expanded Social Security for Native Citizens We’re excited to share the details of our expanded social security services for native citizens of the Aurarian Empire. This program will provide vital support for families and individuals, ensuring better access to: ❂Health Benefits: All registered native citizens will receive essential health services, including free or discounted mediceds, making healthcare more affordable. ❂Food and Drink Assistance: Registered families or individuals can access food and drinks at reduced costs or for free, depending on their financial situation, ensuring that basic needs are always met. To benefit from these services, please review the rules for registration: --- ❂1. Native Citizenship: ❂2. Age Requirement: ❂3. Income and Employment Check: ❂4. Residency Requirement: ❂5. Family Registration: ❂6. Special Needs Support: ❂7. Annual Renewal: --- To ensure fairness and to prevent abuse of the system, the following rules will also apply: ◌8. No Double Applications: ◌9. Identity Verification: ◌10. Financial Honesty: ◌11. Random Audits: --- We are committed to protecting these services for those who truly need them, ensuring that native citizens receive the support they deserve. By applying with honesty and integrity, we can help build a stronger, more secure community for all. Together, we will continue to improve the lives of our people through these expanded social security benefits. | |
 The United States of Mesothallania | Post: Alexander Ironside Orates in New York City Yesterday Mr. Alexander Ironside delivered a speech yesterday at Ellis Island, located between Jersey City, New Jersey, and New York City, New York. Some culturally-affiliated news sources have been quick to point out that Mr. Ironside has so far given speeches in two IESCO World Heritage Sites: previously at (1) Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, Item No. 0071-03 of the Civil Rights Movement Sites collection, located in Montgomery, Alabama, and now at (2) Ellis Island, Item No. 0069. Here are the excerpts from the speech he made that is being circulated around many news stories: “ Thank you for gathering here today at this historic site—Ellis Island, a beacon of hope and opportunity. This island has been a gateway for millions, where families sought refuge and a better life, and where the diverse threads of humanity came together to weave the fabric of our great nation. From 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island served as the entry point for over twelve million immigrants, each with their own dreams and aspirations. Today, as we confront new waves of immigration and emigration, we must remember that the journey of those early immigrants echoes through time. People continue to come to our shores, seeking safety, opportunity, and the chance to contribute to our society. One. Lack of Safe Passage: Many refugees face dangerous journeys to reach the U.S., often crossing treacherous borders and dealing with human trafficking. We must also acknowledge the urgent issue of human trafficking, which preys on the most vulnerable among us. Traffickers exploit desperation and lack of resources, often targeting refugees and immigrants. We cannot stand by as lives are shattered and dreams are stolen. We need comprehensive strategies that not only combat trafficking but also support survivors and help prevent these tragedies from occurring in the first place. One. Safe Refugee Corridors: We will establish safe pathways for refugees, ensuring that they can reach our borders without fear of violence or exploitation. This includes partnerships with international organizations to create secure routes for those fleeing conflict. Thank you, and let’s make this vision a reality! | |
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| Navoj dazpoly | SCANDITIMES ™ 20th October 2024 Postal Office Closed for Sundays | |
| The United States of Mesothallania | MOD NOTE: This post(s) relating to Jan Mayen are being put on hold temporarily as there seems to be some discrepancy within the Cartographers' files regarding Jan Mayen's occupation. Please stand by in the even of further elaboration/deliberation.
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| International rugby federation | Winter Soldiers VS The Bohemian Stallions! Navoj dazpoly VS Kings Park Stadium (Durban), October 20th, 2024 - IRF World Cup Match Overview: The crowd at Kings Park Stadium (Durban), with its full capacity of 52,000 roaring fans, sets the stage for an epic clash between the Winter Soldiers of Navoj dazpoly and the Bohemian Stallions from Commentator1: "That’s a brilliant piece of individual skill from Novak! He carved through the defense, and Zelenka did the rest. The Stallions strike first!" Commentator 2: "An early blow from Nebraska, and it could shake the Winter Soldiers' confidence. Let’s see how they respond." 14th Minute: The Winter Soldiers quickly regrouped and answered back in style. A superb line break from Kristof Adël split the Stallions’ defense wide open. Adël’s agility and vision allowed him to send a long pass to Astari Laäniyen, who sprinted through for the equalizing try. Zidan Aqbure converted with ease. Score: Commentator 1: "Fantastic response from Navoj! Adël with a sensational break, and Laäniyen was clinical in finishing it off." Commentator 2: "That’s what you expect from the Winter Soldiers. When they get going, they can strike back as hard as anyone." 21st Minute: Nebraska Republic regained their momentum, controlling the next few phases of play. After winning a crucial scrum in midfield, they pushed deep into Navoj’s territory. A swift backline move culminated in Adam Novak receiving the ball and diving over for Nebraska’s second try. Dabrowski converted again to restore the Stallions’ lead. Score: Commentator 1: "Beautiful execution by the Stallions there! They kept the pressure on, and Novak finishes it with finesse." Commentator 2: "They’re making good use of their set pieces. Navoj needs to tighten up their defense or Nebraska could pull away." 29th Minute: Navoj wasn’t about to back down. After several sustained phases of possession, Lewis Larsson orchestrated a brilliant attack, breaking Nebraska’s line and creating space for Runide Pohjanpalo to crash over for their second try. Aqbure was once again perfect with the conversion, leveling the score. Score: Navoj dazpoly 14-14 Commentator 1: "What a game this is turning out to be! Larsson’s vision and timing were impeccable, and Pohjanpalo showed no mercy." Commentator 2: "The Winter Soldiers are refusing to let Nebraska control this match. It’s anyone’s game right now!" 37th Minute: As halftime loomed, Navoj cranked up the pressure. A quick pass from Jon Seppberg found Demyan Iskov, who bulldozed through two defenders to set up a scoring opportunity. Ilsden Makarov took full advantage, diving over the try line to give Navoj the lead for the first time. Aqbure added another two points, making it 21-14 at halftime. Score: Navoj dazpoly 21-14 Commentator 1: "Makarov was unstoppable there! He simply powered his way through, and the Winter Soldiers have taken control." Commentator 2: "They’ve turned this game around. Nebraska will need to regroup at halftime if they want to stay in this contest." 47th Minute Commentator 1: "That’s just what Nebraska needed! Havelka’s break was sublime, and Borovsky made no mistake." Commentator 2: "It’s neck and neck! These two teams are giving it everything, and it’s still anyone’s match." 54th Minute Commentator 1: "Ølsber with the power finish! The Winter Soldiers are back on top." Commentator 2: "Navoj’s forwards are starting to dominate, and it’s making a huge difference. Nebraska needs to respond quickly." 64th Minute: Commentator 1: "It’s all square once again! Novak is having a fantastic game, and Nebraska aren’t done yet." Commentator 2: "This match has been a tug-of-war from the start, and it’s still impossible to call." 73rd Minute: With time running out, Navoj pulled ahead once more. After a stunning line break from Tuis Hajradinović, Kristof Adël received the final pass and powered over the line for Navoj’s fifth try of the match. Aqbure coolly added the conversion to make it 35-28. Score: Navoj dazpoly 35-28 Commentator 1: "Adël with the finishing touch! Hajradinović set that up beautifully, and Navoj might just have sealed it." Commentator 2: "Nebraska’s defense was caught flat-footed there, and that could be the match-winner for Navoj." 79th Minute In a dramatic finish, Nebraska mounted one final attack. Pawel Zajac found a gap in Navoj’s tiring defense, and with the help of his forwards, Radek Havelka crossed the line to score the last try of the match. Dabrowski, under immense pressure, held his nerve to slot the conversion and level the scores once more at 35-35. Score: OVERTIME: 20 MINUTES GIVEN 81st Minute: The Stallions came out aggressive in the first minutes of overtime. After a contested breakdown, they won a penalty just inside the Soldiers’ half. Lukasz Dabrowski lined up the long-distance kick, but his effort drifted just wide. Score remains 35-35. 88th Minute: The Winter Soldiers responded with a dominant drive into Nebraska's territory. After a series of bruising carries, the Winter Soldiers earned a scrum on the 5-meter line. Stallion's held firm, but Zidan Aqbure attempted a drop goal. The pressure was too much, and the kick went wide. Score remains 35-35. 94th Minute: The Bohemian Stallions launched a dangerous counter-attack, led by Radek Havelka’s blistering pace. He found Jan Novak, who surged toward the line, but a brilliant cover tackle by Kristof Adël prevented a try. Nebraska reset, maintaining possession just outside Navoj’s 22-meter line. 97th Minute: A costly mistake by Nebraska’s scrum-half led to a turnover. Navoj quickly moved the ball wide, with Jon Seppberg slicing through the midfield defense. A last-ditch tackle from Pavel Borovsky stopped the move just short of the try line. Half-time in Overtime: 35-35. Second Half of Overtime Begins 102nd Minute: Nebraska looked fatigued, but after winning a line-out deep in Navoj’s territory, they piled the pressure back on. Lukasz Dabrowski attempted a drop goal under heavy pressure, but it was charged down by Demyan Iskov, leading to a crucial turnover. 109th Minute: The Winter Soldiers launched their final assault. After a lightning-quick break from Joel Sänta, Navoj advanced into Nebraska’s 22-meter zone. A sequence of brutal phases wore down Nebraska’s defense, until a gap opened, and Runide Pohjanpalo dove over for the match-winning try with the Stallions unable to make a play during the last minute of the match. Full-Time Score (After Overtime): Navoj dazpoly 40 – 35 Commentator's Analysis: Commentator 1: "What a match! the Winter Soldiers showed immense mental and physical endurance in overtime, finding the crucial try through Pohjanpalo. The Stallions gave it their all, but in the end, it just wasn't enough." Commentator 2: "Both teams left everything on the field. This was rugby at its finest, but it's Navoj dazpoly who march's on to the next round!" Man of the Match: Kristof Adël of Navoj dazpoly was awarded Man of the Match honors. His incredible skill in setting up two tries and his crucial defensive efforts made a massive difference for the Winter Soldiers. His line break in the 73rd minute was pivotal in giving Navoj their final try, and his determination kept the team fighting until the very end. The Nebraska Republic, Bro Kinaba, and Russian socialist federations | |
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| Russian socialist federations | [i]U.R.S.F. Respond The project so call "B-Tsar" or "Big Tsar" wasn't use for any test, the B-Tsar hasn't began no use for WMB. It was misunderstand, and no test was taking or even develop in U.R.S.F. The Heads of U.R.S.F. has report of leak document about "B-Tsar". There is no reports of B-Tsar haven't be detonation but secretly develop in U.R.S.F. | |
 The Secularist Federal Republic of Roentgenia | The CPSR(Coastal Police of the State of Roentgenia) has captured a boat smuggling weapons into Roentgenia through Whitebay Docks. Upon further inquiry and investigation, the boat's captain revealed that there were in fact, five boats and those had escaped into the territorial sea of | |
| Six tribes of natlan | Natlan was attacked by hundreds of thousands of Abyss Monsters last night! Our forces valiantly fought them off. What the Abyss thought would be an extinction of all life in Natlan instead became our valiant defense. Mavuika was leading our troops successfully. Those who served with the most distinction and earned the All-Tribal Ultimate Service Medal: Kinich, Xilonen, Ororon, Mualani, Chasca, Iansan, Kachina, Citlali, Ifa. The 6 Tribal Heroes and new commanders of tribal military forces are: Children of the Echoes: Xilonen Total Casualties: Natlan: 2078 humans, 1243 Saurians Abyss: 236,783 Warriors We fought with honor and prevailed! Our people are safe from Abyssal Genocide and now we rebuild! (Spoilers: this is Archon Quest 5 Part IV in Genshin Impact, this is actually what happens. I made this event Canon for Natlan here. The Abyss wanted it to be a total genocide of the Natlanese people but their warriors got crushed by our brave tribal forces.) | |
 The Allied States of Union of Afro-Euroasian Alliances | UAA Nuclear detonation detection system formed with funding from Russian socialist federations Bro Kinaba, Akzvoria, and Russian socialist federations | |
 The Dominion of Kingdom of Saint Paul | The Africa Unofficial Delegate "Debate" [OOC]
I'm happy to say that my mission to provide Africa's citizens with an unbiased, more topic-specific comparison of all the candidates to the World Assembly Delegate's Office has been very successful. Thanks to very eloquent answers and higher-than-expected participation across the board, I can present to you now, the Comparison of Candidates! KSP PRESENTS THE UNOFFICIAL AFRICA DELEGATE DEBATE COMPARISON OF CANDIDATES FALL 2024 Hujambo, Africa! I set out to question all five candidates to be Delegate of Africa in order to compare their policy standpoints and allow them to provide citizens with a better idea of their campaigns, considering how this season's campaign seems to have been dragged into mudslinging. After receiving their responses, I have compared them, question by question, in this dispatch, and provided my opinions on them. A reminder that this is all unofficial and carried out by me as an individual and not the Africa Government. Jump to: Question 1 • Question 2 • Question 3 • Question 4 • Question 5 • Question 6 • Question 7 • Question 8 • Question 9 • Question 10 • Submission Question 1 • Submission Question 2 Question 1 Topic: Communication and Transparency Candidates were asked: "1. Communication and transparency are paramount (not to be confused with Paramount Pictures) for building trust between the people and their government ─ it’s not enough to know that things are being done behind the scenes. What would you do to improve communication and transparency?" Mesothallania (USM, Current Delegate) said: "While Communication and Transparency are certainly qualities most citizens would look forward to receiving from the World Assembly Delegate, most work, relations, and negotiations that happen between regions are specifically contained within only and all parties directly involved unless otherwise agreed upon by said parties to release confidential information. That being said, upon reviewal of the lesser confidential responsibilities that do have some public disclosure, it could be implemented to announce when embassies are being officially opened or closed with other regions." Bro Kinaba said: "I will announce any and all embassies and treaties we are a part of and their stipulations, I suspect from the answers of my own question to the candidates even our delegate candidates don't know, apart from the obvious Mesothallania. I will make it so every citizen knows and can make opinions to me about a region." Lunar sand (Aurarian Empire) said: "I believe that communication is important with both the people and mods and regional officials, so it's better that if we have decided a major descision, that we tell the people and not just make it behind the scenes I would also recommend making votes on major decisions or decisions that made mods have different opinions or decisions on it so we let the people choose the future of the region with us." Vaspartama said: "My biggest objective to improve communication and transparency is to include citizens in decision-making as much as possible. Some possible methods are soliciting citizens’ opinions on World Assembly legislation as much as possible through polling and communicating official decisions to Africa’s citizens as quickly and completely as possible. I also seek to bolster internal and external roleplay participation by working with the staff to establish a more fairly applicable ruleset for getting mapped." Question 2 Topic: Cabinet Candidates were asked: "2. A leader is only as good as the people they choose to surround themselves with. If elected as Delegate, how would you shape your circle to run things? Are there any staff you would like to bring in and, in particular, who would you nominate as Vice Delegate? Why?" Mesothallania (USM, Current Delegate) said: "As current Delegate, I am saddened to admit that my current choice for Vice-Delegate was the one decision I regret the most out of all in current Office. I chose Cobra Sahara as an olive branch to show that there can exist a bridge between the more traditional approach to the roleplay and the contemporary; however, it soon became apparent that despite the goodwill, there was a clear lack of judgement as Cobra Sahara immediately failed to perform select duties and responsibilities given to him. I am not at liberty to discuss further Cobra Sahara’s involvement or lack thereof within the Office of the Delegate, but it can be rest assured that I will not succumb to appointing a Vice-Delegate as a personal favor once again unless I feel it to be in Africa’s true best interest." Bro Kinaba said: "My circle is the mod team as it is, and I would want to solidify some staff's positions, and because as Delegate I will be an ambassador, I will stretch my long arm to bring new hopefully active war modders. And I nominate someone very close to me as Vice Delegate, but they wish to stay anonymous until I win. And why them? Because they are an amazing writer." Navoj dazpoly (Scandinavian Empire) said: "Moderation and management of the region would be shaped by the ones who are elected in the Roleplay Council and the Moderation Team. The moderation team would be expanded for those who have the capabilities to moderate but not to do roleplay concerned matters like war modding or cartography. I don't see anyone fit for roleplay positions as of now, but I believe that Roman Empire (belfast) and Indiaxxx could be a great fit for the moderation team. Vice Delegate is something I would keep to myself." Lunar sand (Aurarian Empire) said: "regarding the vice delegate if I got elected as delegate I'm still searching for good candidate that can actually help and is actually active. Even tho we have much differences and hate between candidates my main vice delegate candidates are either bro kniaba or Navoj Dazpoly. They seem fit for delegate or vice delegate keeping in mind they both are active and they both know much Of Africa I would also recommend lower Nubia and Transvall but from my perspective they seem busy enough with mapping or economics or other mods work." Vaspartama said: "I would nominate AE/Lunar Sands for Vice Delegate because I believe he has seen the same trends in the staff and the community that I have identified in my platform and wants the best for the region. He only lacks experience in the government, which is by no means a criticism. There is no particular group that I would favor because I believe Africa’s government should be impartial." Question 3 Topic: Moderation Team Candidates were asked: "3. What is your relationship with Executor Mombombu? How do you plan to work with them and the other members of the Council?" Mesothallania (USM, Current Delegate) said: "I have known Executor Mombombu for half a decade now. We were there when Africa was raided in December 2019. We were there when Africa scrambled to reform from the AOR into the GARP. We were there when Africa reformed itself once again into what it is today. I already work with him and the rest of the Council, currently as World Assembly Delegate, [Non-War] Moderator, and Cartographer." Bro Kinaba said: "My relationship with Mombombu clearly, in my eyes is the best. Maybe I'm wrong because I'm not her but she did a lot for me for where I currently am, and I think that's for a reason. I plan to work with them as I currently do, at least more proactively, as I am one of only a few that talk to her about foreign policy." Lunar sand (Aurarian Empire) said: "Although I did not have a good first impression with Mumbomobo, I have vowed that I will always be loyal to Africa. I will make everyone see that in terms of the good changes that will happen in Africa. If I am elected, I will work hard with the staff to make Africa one of the best continents. I know that if I am elected, no problems will arise with any individual in the continent. All the problems you see or insults to any member are just a joke and not that serious. I will work with members all over the sides and take their advice and ideas. Africa belongs to all of us and does not belong to one person only." Vaspartama said: "My relationship with Mombombu has always been friendly since at least 2020. I used to be on staff until several personal disputes this past year led to my termination. These have not affected our current, amiable relationship. I will work with Mombombu and the rest of the staff as I always have, being a bee in their ear with a perspective that they do not usually see, I have seen a lot more dissatisfaction and I can work with people who seek change, helping to make their voices heard to staff in a way that they will be ready to hear it." Question 4 Topic: Embassies Candidates were asked: "4. As you know embassies are the cornerstone (not to be confused with Waterstones bookshop) of our region’s diplomacy. What would be your position towards embassies as Delegate? Do you have any specific plans to establish embassies with any particular regions, would you loosen the criteria on embassies, and would you increase or decrease the scope of Africa's embassy participation?" Mesothallania (USM, Current Delegate) said: "I will not be making promises regarding how many new embassies are to open or close as our embassy criteria is maintained while the world and other regions fluctuate. It is near impossible to dictate how one would proceed when there are too many factors that may dictate otherwise. I would maintain my current flow, work ethic, and direction, within the Office of the Delegate." Bro Kinaba said: "My position would be the same as USM; I just won't have to be pinged 50 times by Mombombu to respond or have Mombombu tell me 2 weeks in advance. At least I hope I'm following USM, because he should be following the official region's embassy policy. I plan to make an embassy with New West Conifer I think it's long overdue to make an embassy with such an active and pro-Africa region. I would probably decrease the scope for existing Embassies so we can place newer Embassies with more connected regions." Lunar sand (Aurarian Empire) said: "As it's known embassies are one of my main campaigns, our embassies needs more overview whether to decrease them or increase them. My main goal is to abosuletly increase them with more, and when I say more, I mean more embassies. I would say the rule of having a real map is essential to make an embassy with a region isn't that important, I recommend that we change it to that it must be a relastic map not just a random (or tiny) map. This will help us increase our embassies." Vaspartama said: "If roleplay is the lifeblood of a region, then embassies are the arteries where different regions can build friendly networks of roleplayers with common interests and have fun together. I will default to Mombombu and staff on what embassies to establish, but I will constantly seek new regions with similar goals and roleplays to do events and activities with and work toward establishing constructive relationships that lead to embassies. I can confidently say that none of the other candidates have as integral a relationship with India as I do." Question 5 Topic: RainDrop Pact Candidates were asked: "5. How would you affirm the region's commitment to the RainDrop Pact as Delegate? Do you plan on proposing reforms to the Pact?" Mesothallania (USM, Current Delegate) said: "Africa’s commitment to the RainDrop Pact and potential reforms put forth are systematically discussed within the Office of the Delegate. No more can be mentioned at this time due to confidential reasons." Bro Kinaba said: "I first wonder how many people know this as a defensive pact and not just an N-Day thing, can't wait to see that LOL. Anyway, I have a lot of ideas, yet sadly most of them are going to be finalized before anyone or I can become Delegate. But the key reform would be to have a bare minimum standing military of 5 nations to be allowed in." Lunar sand (Aurarian Empire) said: "Regarding the RainDrop Pact even tho this was my first n-day it's was a disaster in my perspective. We need more nations as that the nations that are joining were most of them inactive. RainDrop Pact needs more regions in it. However I would say that this subject is a little complicated and I can't comment much in it however I will work more with mombombu and discuss it with other mods for a solution." Vaspartama said: "I have a very special relationship with Africa’s sister region in the RainDrop Pact, India, and will leverage this relationship to strengthen the RainDrop Pact and increase both military cohesiveness and cooperation on events like N-Day, Z-Day, and entertainment, such as movie nights." Question 6 Topic: Experience Candidates were asked: "6. What experience in interregional affairs do you hope to bring to the table?" Mesothallania (USM, Current Delegate) said: "My life experiences and skills in interregional affairs have all culminated to the current position that I hold: incumbent of Africa’s Office of the World Delegate." Bro Kinaba said: "While Scandinavia made fun of me being banned from the WA and Africa for a month, what throws someone more into the interregional spotlight than that? and come out better for it? Also, I keep an eye on every raindrop pact member I suspect more than anyone else, other than Mombombu." Lunar sand (Aurarian Empire) said: "the experience of discussing and convincing, I would say that I have a good ability to Disscuss with people in serious matters. So I would say that having this experience will help in increasing our regional relations and embassies and even internal peace." Question 7 Topic: Immigration Candidates were asked: "7. Our region has recently seen a population boom, with more joining every day. What steps will you take to welcome new players and make things easier for arrival into Africa, if any?" Mesothallania (USM, Current Delegate) said: "The Office of the Delegate does not concern itself with regular immigration issues, such as a population boom. That being said, I do personally long for the days when I would discuss one-on-one with newcomers their app in complete and making sure all details of their nation are in working order; I wish there was a moderator dedicated to that attention to details once more." Bro Kinaba said: "See if we can talk more about our RP in our recruitment telegram, maybe every month we could show our best RP off to other regions, I always consider RP to be a snowball rolling down the hill, the more the merrier." Navoj dazpoly (Scandinavian Empire) said: "Every member that joins Africa gets an automated telegram message from Transvaall. It does a great job and introducing newbies to the nation, but I believe they could get a more run down explanation of how things can run in the region. For example, most of the time new nations may send OOC messages in the RMB. This shouldn't be berated but rather they should be taught this by the moderators, as they learn from their mistakes. They would be quickly integrated into the roleplay of Africa." Lunar sand (Aurarian Empire) said: "I'm concerned in this matter even tho every nation is welcomed in Africa, I've saw many new nations who doesn't even read the rules and laws, I would say to avoid randoms of messgs in our rmb to welcome them with an explanation of rules and laws (I know Transvall have that) but i recommend to make the important rules sent to them as most of them will just avoid reading all that. So it's better to send the main rules at the beginning alongside with the other rules dispatch." Question 8 Topic: Incumbency Candidates were asked: "8. Can you point to anything in particular that you criticise about the current government, and how you would improve on that front?" Mesothallania (USM, Current Delegate) said: "Any criticisms I have towards the current government have already been put forth accordingly; they cannot be publicly stated at this time as they may potentially leak confidential information related to ongoing projects." Bro Kinaba said: "Inactivity, with the population boom we are having, we are not having an activity boom from the mod team, and no one in the region wishes to step up. Consider my answer also a request to citizens to vote for me so I can start seeking out some of you and see if your determination can keep up." Lunar sand (Aurarian Empire) said: "our government is perfect, but the rule that it's not allowed to unmap a roleplay officer for inactivity (unless for important life threatening matters or unable to communicate) . Yes I know they work hard to make the game realistic (war mode, mapping, economics) but I recommend making the days longer for them instead of 30 to like 70 or 60 days even though I didn't see any officer who this inactive, this is to protect africa in the future from any corruption" Question 9 Topic: Region Entry Candidates were asked: "9. How do you evaluate Africa's current border and immigration policy, particularly that of maintaining population levels? Are there any glaring failures, and if so what changes would you make?" Mesothallania (USM, Current Delegate) said: "As Delegate, I can assuredly say that maintaining high population numbers is not the only concern for ourselves nor allied regions. The quality and shared history between/among us, them, and in between is also heavily taken into consideration." Bro Kinaba said: "More is better, and I suspect a plunge will happen if we do not keep the current things that make us appealing, all the previous actions should keep the population at least stable if not growing. And we should be harsher about alts where alts shouldn't be, if you're reading this and think I'm going to ban all alts, no, read the rules because some people don't follow these and that's what I'm saying." Lunar sand (Aurarian Empire) said: "I wouldn't say that there's a problem in our immigrants policy, but it's just random nations deciding to be in Africa and then just be inactive. I would recommend removing nations who has been inactive for a fixed amount of days." Question 10 Topic: Campaign Candidates were asked: "10. Finally, some Africans feel this election cycle has been overly negative. What’s something you respect about your opponents?" Mesothallania (USM, Current Delegate) said: "I would not place this election cycle as being negative in and of itself. I would reform that statement in saying that the approach many candidates are taking within this election cycle is duly disrespectful, abrasive, and outright undiplomatic, therefore personally believing most other candidates are not currently suited to run. That being said, despite having what I feel to be extremely confrontational approaches, I do appreciate that many feel like they have constructive criticism to bring and with to implement. Personally, though, as current Delegate, I do believe that such constructive criticisms should be put forth throughout any Delegate’s run rather than whenever election cycles come around." Bro Kinaba said: "I think with a growing population once one person gets rude everyone gets rude, I heard even some people say stop the elections, but then USM would win by default and who would like that?" Navoj dazpoly (Scandinavian Empire) said: "Of course in a political campaign, negative comments will always be passed around. So this is what I respect about my fellow WAD candidates. Bro Kinaba is a very decorated roleplayer in Africa, and her roleplay is often very detailed and specific to the gram. As she is currently in a position of moderation, she is very fit for this role. Lunar sand: Roleplay is also detailed, very active within the community. USM is a great contributor towards the community, of course when he was active he did a lot of things for the good of Africa." Lunar sand (Aurarian Empire) said: "I actually got no serious hate with my opponents to begin with bro kniaba - I just wanna make him mad (cause I want to) it's all jokes and got no serious hate with him, he is actually a good candidate he is an active candidate which is good he is a part of the government which makes it better , he is kinda funny which is another point. Navoj Dazpoly - he is a good candidate too he is also active he knows much of African rules which is good." Submission Question 1 Topic: General Internal Affairs Candidates were asked by "1. Most campaigns are just looking into foreign relations, what about internal matters? How do you think you would fix this and help in the community?" Mesothallania (USM, Current Delegate) said: "The Office of the World Assembly Delegate does not overtly concern itself with internal affairs unless it falls within the purview and responsibilities of the role itself. For that, a dedicated moderator would be needed; those powers are currently delegated amongst the current moderating team. Any person campaigning for the Office of the Delegate looking to involve themselves in this aspect does not understand what the role entails and therefore is not currently fitting of it until they learn and understand otherwise." Bro Kinaba said: "Thanks to UNPRETENTIOUS, STABLE, MASTERFUL more so Under, Selling, Massively the entire region, we are led to expect that the Delegate cannot do internal actions, does anything stop you USM? No? That's what I think, I can do internal after I'm done external. And because I treat this as my hobby, I think there's a good chance I will have a lot more time for internal than the other candidates." Lunar sand (Aurarian Empire) said: "iknow that delegate role is mainly about foreign relations but that's the main problem we are crictizing about our current delegate(no offence) working behind the scenes is not enough, you need to be active and helpful with the people and even to roleplay with your nation also. U need to suggest ideas help new or old nations in their questions, and contribute in the community." Vaspartama said: "My campaign platform deals in depth with my vision of internal matters, and I don’t want to sound like a broken record, but there is a disconnect between staff and roleplayers that I would like to mend for the good of the region I love. I don’t want to promise things I can’t deliver on, but as a staff member once more, I will bring up the issues with impartiality, insularity, and effectiveness that have spawned numerous complaints over the current iteration of Africa’s roleplay. That said, issues aside, Africa’s roleplay is still some of the best roleplay on NationStates (but that doesn’t mean we can’t improve)." Submission Question 2 Topic: Experience Candidates were asked by "1. To what extent are you aware of Africa's procedures? Can you list Africa's security obligations and the regions that are a part of them, or the requirement for running as a Delegate according to the Constitution?" Mesothallania (USM, Current Delegate) said: "As a long-time moderator and current World Assembly Delegate, I would say I am well-acquainted with Africa’s procedures. All relevant information regarding security obligations, election requirements, etc. can be found via the NS Africa factbooks and dispatches, as well as sometimes on Discord; further elaboration can be asked from a current member of the Government with the proper knowledge on the question at hand." Bro Kinaba did not answer as they submitted this question. Navoj dazpoly (Scandinavian Empire) said: "The duties of a delegate are to • Maintain foreign relations with regions of the RainDrop pact and beyond • Maintain internal matters inside the region and make sure everything runs smoothly • Maintain friendly and efficient moderation inside the region • Participate in WA votes and campaigns But DO NOT include • Maintaining daily roleplay (this should be a practice by all citizens) The requirements to be a delegate are not strict, for any nation can run as long they are a citizen of Africa." Lunar sand (Aurarian Empire) did not answer. Vaspartama said: "I am INTIMATELY aware of Africa’s procedures, having been the only one besides Cosmic Traveler/Mesothallania who served on the staff as an admin. I hate bureaucracy and red tape, though I know they’re self-sustaining and constantly growing, but I’ll humour this question on merit. Here is the exact verbiage of the Constitution: The Electoral Branch is the WA Delegate, Interim Delegate, and Vice-Delegate. They are elected every 6 months by the people of Africa. The Electoral Branch is made up of the following:
Here’s what I understand from it. Every six months (hopefully, this has not been strictly enforced and likely won’t be), citizens who are WA members and in the region for at least six months can run for WA Delegate and be voted in by eligible voters. The precedent has determined that candidates only need to join the WA after being elected as was the case with both the Sovereign State of Khalistan and Indonesia. Therefore, you only have to be a citizen for 6 months to run, and I have been in the region since 2020. As for the embassy regions, the list is long and exhaustive, but they include a core of descendants of the Assembly of Regions that Africa was a core member of, especially India and formerly Alcris, as well as other regions with similar ideals and roleplay models. Africa’s security obligations under the Raindrop Pact are defined in the Pact’s charter and include mutual defense against raiders who attack any constituent region." Thanks to everyone who participated. Don't forget to vote, citizens! Check out Afro Founder's dispatch for candidates' campaign dispatches and general election info. Bless the rains! Sudoeste, Awellian Islands, Bro Kinaba, Indiaxxx, and 1 otherLunar sand | |
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 The Protectorate of Republic of Lower Nubia | Republic of Lower Nubia Elections After the end of the year-long occupation of Lower Nubia by troops from the Union of Afro-Euroasian Alliances (UAA), mostly from Akzvoria and Cobra Sahara, in a shock move by the Alliance, the country was to head to the polls to select a new government, independent and free to chart its own course in its own affairs. The elections themselves would be contentious, with previous structures removed in favour of UAA-backed ones. The election was carried out using the Renbsurgian model, a semi-presidential method of governance in which independent elections for the President and the bicameral Parliament were held using first-past-the-post voting. The occupation authority had outlawed the country's two biggest parties heading into the election, the Nubi-Liberals and Nubian Labour Party, owing to their ties with the prominent previous government figures and its President Basil Bisharin. The situation surrounding the young Republic's elections was not an ideal one. The occupation and imposition of the UAA High Command's political aims onto the people of Lower Nubia was unpopular, and created a setting of potential internal unrest, through protests at best or armed resistance at worst. Furthermore, people were dissatisfied with worse living conditions, little internal development, rampant corruption of occupation officers, and a struggling economy in continued recession. --- Entering the campaign, five major issues stood out to the timid electorate in their new democratic exercise. The first was the issue of stabilisation of the country. After an invasion and long occupation, the focus that many thought their new government should undertake is a plan to stabilise the country, rallying all opposition behind them and mending broken fences, for without peace a focus on other issues is greatly more difficult. Furthermore, many saw this as not only an important task but also a relatively straightforward one, due to Nubia's smaller land and population size. Questions arose about what should be done with figures of the pre-occupation government, led by Basil Bisharin, to placate potential rebels. Another major issue was that of the ever-important economy, which had been shackled from growth during the occupation ─ in fact, because of the conflict and this, the new Republic inherited an economy in recession. A significant number of the populace believed that the new government should carry out Keynesian spending plans to boost economic growth to make up for the long period of stagnation, while a major part of the political establishment was opposed to greater spending and favoured austerity measures. Infrastructure was also a major issue on the campaign trail. Internal development was not something ignored by the pre-occupation government, which saw it as essential to economic growth, but during the UAA's occupation, the front was shut off. The issue was one of the few that could attract the backing of most of the electorate and most politicians, as a savvy political move, in favour of spending, as the delicate economic and internal situation led to many preferring austerity politics with continued high internal security spending. The UAA's occupation also continued an unfortunate trend of high corruption in Lower Nubia. As is imaginable, UAA officers during the occupation of a foreign land that meant little to them and without much action, as well as UAA-imposed civil servants had taken to accepting from or even imposing bribes on the general public. Many were unhappy with this and wanted to have the invaders and their officials see justice, while most politicians, owing to the UAA's elimination of rebel opposition, opposed this and were more conciliatory to the UAA. Questions of reforming the civil service, whose senior members had been fired by the UAA, also arose. Another pressing issue was that of the country's legacy of the occupation, something that would surely be remembered for decades. Almost all politicians who were staunchly against the UAA and its invasive occupation had been cast aside. However, the populace clearly took a different view, seeing the destruction of property and even nature, such as the detonation of Gabal Elba National Park. This also prompted many to think whether the country could really chart its own course as a free democracy with the Alliance breathing down its back, and surely to remain influential after the elections. Issues that predated occupation still took a front. The issues of immigration and LGTBQ+ rights, which had been present in the country's 2022 election, remained important. The political split on these issues reflected that though modified, the country's political institutions still survived, and an imaginable partisan split was visible, with the left broadly supporting immigration and more LGBTQ+ rights, the centre supporting skilled immigration and civil rights, and the right opposing both. --- Four major parties were contesting the elections. The major, mainstream centre-left party was the Socialist Party, despite its name. It was the legal successor to the Nubian Labour Party, outlawed by the occupation authority. It advocated for increased public spending on infrastructure, benefits, and health and education, supported by higher corporation taxes, extending an olive branch to the previous government, such as by the popular move of bringing Bisharin back into government as a junior minister, conciliatory but "firm" action towards the UAA, a welcoming immigration system, and pro-LGBTQ+ rights. Associated with the UAA occupation, they mentioned corruption little. The Socialists' campaign strategy was to posture as a constructive, technocratic party looking towards the future and attract both rural and urban voters. The Socialist Party nominated Mohamed Saad, a civil servant promoted during the occupation, as their candidate for President ─ someone with experience and rationality. Towards the centre-right was the Moderate Nubia Party, which had also taken in many former members of the Nubi-Liberals. In general, the party favoured preserving the status quo, with austerity at home and beneficial trade treaties overseas with ideologically aligned nations, moving on from the occupation as an independent nation, small investigations into corruption excesses, focusing on domestic policy, favouring only highly skilled immigration, and keeping things as they are with LGBTQ+ rights. The Moderates' campaign strategy was to posture as the sensible, middle-of-the-road party focused on Lower Nubia, and attract Nubi-Liberals to their side. The party nominated their current leader Tadra Bakoum as their presidential candidate. Bakoum was popular after leading the party to a respectable performance in 2022. The most anti-occupation party was 'Nubians Unite!'. A deeply socialist party that had risen to the spotlight in 2022, they were staunchly against austerity and in favour of higher taxes on the rich and corporations, in a few cases they were against nationalisation, to fund greater public services. They were also harsh on the UAA, blaming it for "oppressing" the populace, even calling for the prosecution of officials and giving fired civil servants their jobs back, though in favour of focusing on the home front. They were very pro-immigration and pro-LGBTQ+ rights. As the party called for "liberation" and "justice", they focused their campaign strategy as the bona fide populist force, seeking to attract disillusioned voters and voters angry with the occupation. The party nominated their leader, Michel Sonbol, also popular after successes in 2022. The final party, seeking to counteract 'Nubians Unite!' on the right was the Nubian National Party. They supported massive tax cuts around the board and deep protections for domestic industry, thus not in favour of increased public spending, believing fewer taxes would make up for it. They were strongly against immigration and LGTBQ+ rights, viewing that immigrants only served to lower wages, and the LGTBQ+ community as sinners. They had exploded in 2022 and hoped to replicate this success by drawing dissatisfied voters who were at the same time not socialist. However, they were quiet on corruption, surprising as the populist sentiment seemed to be very anti-UAA. Rumours of a foreign compromise ran wild. The party nominated their successful leader, Ibrahim Bishari, as their presidential candidate. --- The Election Council declared the election campaign was to begin one week from the beginning of the UAA's withdrawal from Lower Nubia, lasting one week. Thus, the campaign would take place from the 24th to the 31st of October, with voting on that Thursday, during which one debate was to be held. However, the campaign was far from simple, with rising tension, protests, and deep mudslinging. Many Lower Nubians were pleased when voting day came and went. A brief timeline of the major events has been provided below. 23rd October, Wednesday ─ All four parties submitted their candidates for the presidency and all candidates for each of the Parliament's 100 constituencies in the lower chamber, the ϧⲣⲏⲓⲁⲩⲗⲏ, and 30 constituencies in the upper chamber, the ϩⲣⲏⲓⲁⲩⲗⲏ, ahead of the campaign. 24th October, Thursday ─ The campaign began, with posters going up and the volunteer machine grinding into action. All of the candidates except Saad took two-day trips across the nation to gather with voters, with Bakoum hitting the suburbs, Sonbol travelling to the rural regions, and Bishari courting the vote of the corporations. Saad stayed in Napata for discussions with prominent occupation figures and the interim Speaker of the House, Kandake Alara. 26th October, Saturday ─ A four-party debate was held, the only one of the campaign, discussing infrastructure, immigration, and the economy. Saad was seen as the winner for his pragmatic, well-thought-out ideas, while Bishari had an illustrious performance. Sonbol and Bakoum were deemed as mediocre. 27th October, Sunday ─ All four candidates took the day to barnstorm fundraising and meet with financiers. Saad was able to attract the investment of many capital investors as well as secure significant donations. Bakoum had success as well, with plentiful donations and the support of many backers, including almost all former Nubi-Liberals financiers, though leaked internal reports stated Bakoum was not pleased and called the donations "underwhelming". The Sonbol and the 'Nubians Unite!' campaign faltered, with little success. However, Bishari was able to attract the support of many medium-sized corporations, massively increasing his grassroots support from a 2022 campaign mostly on foreign donations, and further legitimising the National campaign as a populist force. The 'Nubians Unite!' party was seen as losing momentum. 28th October, Monday ─ Candidates had planned further campaign visits, but all returned to Napata after the outbreak of a pro-Bisharin, anti-UAA protest numbering 15,000. Order was initially maintained, but it soon turned to chaos, with small clashes with the police taking the lives of 3, including one police officer, and injuring 21, including 4 protective services workers. The violence has subsided by night, though it leaves a botch on the campaign. All candidates issue a condemnation of it, but the 'Nubians Unite!' party's polling decreased through their association with anti-UAA rhetoric. The other parties continue an awkward silence on the issue. 30th October, Wednesday ─ After campaigning nationwide the previous day, candidates finish off with rallies across the country ahead of voting day on the final day of the campaign, with all but Sonbol in Napata, with the 'Nubians Unite!' leader instead rallying in Halayeb. --- President On the 31st, thirty minutes after polling stations closed, an exit poll was published, deeming the election too close to call: Saad 32% Counting carried through the night and into the next day, with multiple recounts showing a neck-and-neck race between Saad and Bakoum. However, by the next day, it soon appeared that Sonbol's support had been overestimated, and Saad had successfully courted a significant part of the left-leaning electorate. The Election Council was able to publish official results on the 1st of November, declaring a victory for Saad, albeit without a majority and very narrowly. Official Results Lower House Despite Saad's presidential victory, the results for the legislative election in the Lower House, the ϧⲣⲏⲓⲁⲩⲗⲏ, showed the Moderate Nubia Party winning instead. Counting had concluded hours before the presidential count ended but still was extremely close in most seats. Nonetheless, it showed a win for the Moderate and National parties. Official Results Upper House As in the Lower House, the ϧⲣⲏⲓⲁⲩⲗⲏ, the Upper House, the ϩⲣⲏⲓⲁⲩⲗⲏ, saw a victory for the Moderate Nubia Party. However, owing to the the seniority of the chamber being greater, candidates from the Socialist and Moderate parties benefited at the populists' expense, seen generally as more experienced, and thus both parties performed their best in the Upper House. Official Results --- The elections ended carried out peacefully and successfully, with only the Napata Protest sparking violence, and no candidates harmed. It was deemed a success by the Election Council. Ali Saad, the Socialist presidential candidate, was, in the end, able to secure a narrow plurality, though he will have to work with the Moderate Nubia Party, who was able to win the legislative race. A coalition between both parties seems likely. As for the general outlook results of the election, the words of James McCord, an election observer and international member of the Election Council from the Kingdom of Saint Paul summed it up: "Lower Nubia voted for a promising technocratic candidate promising rational change in an election that leaves people hopeful of the regime's future." This summary was written by | |
| Navoj dazpoly | SCANDITIMES™ Postal office closed; Sewage leak SCANDITIMES™ sometimes, I may not have time to write it, so 'issues' may come up with the post office, just to put a realistic spin on it. Kingdom of Saint Paul and Russian socialist federations | |
| Russian socialist federations | Norwegian Cruise Line Incidents On Oct 23, Class Oscar II has mistaken a Norwegian Cruise Line for "Aurarian Empire Strategic Nuclear Submarines" In 3:30 am, Class Oscar II has detected an undefined Ship. Captain of Class Oscar II, Yurman Islakman has ordered attack after receiving as “Aurarian Empire Nuclear Submarines" One of the Oscar II sensors has miscommunicated Norwegian Cruise Line Sensor as Aurarian Empire. At 4:50 am, the torpedo hit the deck of Norwegian Cruise Line. The Huge impact caused flooding in the engine room. The Norwegian Cruise Line was located in the middle of the Norwegian Sea. After hitting impact, Class Oscar II has detected a “Citizen Cruise Line” Yurman Islakman has alerted a redraw of submarine, requested by U.R.S.F. government of a miss fire to a Citizen Cruise Line as an accident. At 9:50 am, President Putin of U.R.S.F. has information about “Norwegian Cruise Line Incidents” to the Scandinavia Empire. President Putin quotes out that “One of U.S.R.F. Submarines lack technology, and miss taking the Norwegian Cruise Line as a Strategic Nuclear Submarines. On Oct 23, 3:30 am Class Oscar II had detected a Citizen Cruise Line as an Enemy Submarine, Yurman Islakman had taken this as an enemy attack rather than without knowing it as a Citizen Cruise Line. After the attack, one of errors was fix and realize that Enemy Submarines was indeed a Citizen Cruise Line” Bro Kinaba, Kingdom of Saint Paul, and Sovereignty socialist federate of baltic |
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