Application is for nations
(OOC: I do need to ground myself in exactly what has transpired in terms of state-lines in Africa... my understanding is that this RP has evolved from 1942 technology (essentially frozen for all intents-and-purposes) and takes place in the 1960's... so I believe this state would make sense. If it doesn't, I can conform to the modified needs)
Nation: The Council of the Congo (CotC)
Location (on map): This would comprise of what was the Belgian Congo (1908-1960)
History: It was with great fanfare that what was once the Belgian Congo Belgisch-Congo, or Congo Belge ceased to be. What it's coming transformation into the Council of the Congo promised, was a demand from the government and the people, that the region be recognized regionally for the economic and military might that it was thought to have.
What the State instead delivered was in effect an unadorned plutocracy with absolute power vested in a small council of regional representatives; the nomination of which was never publicly announced.
Essentially, the CotC has wrested power from the clutches of a ruthless and barbaric colonial Belgium starting with Leopold the Second's bloodsoaked authority and ending with the execution of Baudoin the First's Governor-General, Henri Cornelis.
Having experienced the insanity of the Belgian colonial administration first-hand, many of the Congolese for sick-to-death (many literally) of the daily atrocities and diseases experienced at the behest of the Belgian whites. Most notably, the founding and continued use of the Force Publique.
The steady influx of white Belgians (and other colonial whites) into the Congo region is a point of intense focus for the development of this state in the State.
Many hope that with the transition from a Belgian colonial administration to the African-born (but still white) Council of the Congo, that the quality of life for the average Congolese would improve, healthcare and education would flourish and the bounty of the regions rich resources exploited to the benefit of all.
This is what was hoped for. Unfortunately, what was to be, and what is are often very different things.
Other: Essentially, this state is still dealing with the colonial hangover of a caste of citizens used to using force and violence to achieve their ends. While the CotC does not officially endorse these measures, (particularly where the Force Publique is concerned) the Council is pragmatic and favours expeditious and efficient conclusions to any issues of governance.
I'm a little rusty, writing-wise so please bear with me haha. I used to write rather profusely, but these days with work it has been difficult to get started back up. I'm looking forward to resuming old-habits!
Cheers,
LM
p.s. if this seems a little vague, it is because I aim to explore the concepts behind this change of state and it's ramifications on the populace, in my posts.
If you would like to to clarify anything, please let me know and I would be happy to provide a more detailed explanation or summary!
(OOC: I do need to ground myself in exactly what has transpired in terms of state-lines in Africa... my understanding is that this RP has evolved from 1942 technology (essentially frozen for all intents-and-purposes) and takes place in the 1960's... so I believe this state would make sense. If it doesn't, I can conform to the modified needs)
Nation: The Council of the Congo (CotC)
Location (on map): This would comprise of what was the Belgian Congo (1908-1960)
History: It was with great fanfare that what was once the Belgian Congo Belgisch-Congo, or Congo Belge ceased to be. What it's coming transformation into the Council of the Congo promised, was a demand from the government and the people, that the region be recognized regionally for the economic and military might that it was thought to have.
What the State instead delivered was in effect an unadorned plutocracy with absolute power vested in a small council of regional representatives; the nomination of which was never publicly announced.
Essentially, the CotC has wrested power from the clutches of a ruthless and barbaric colonial Belgium starting with Leopold the Second's bloodsoaked authority and ending with the execution of Baudoin the First's Governor-General, Henri Cornelis.
Having experienced the insanity of the Belgian colonial administration first-hand, many of the Congolese for sick-to-death (many literally) of the daily atrocities and diseases experienced at the behest of the Belgian whites. Most notably, the founding and continued use of the Force Publique.
The steady influx of white Belgians (and other colonial whites) into the Congo region is a point of intense focus for the development of this state in the State.
Many hope that with the transition from a Belgian colonial administration to the African-born (but still white) Council of the Congo, that the quality of life for the average Congolese would improve, healthcare and education would flourish and the bounty of the regions rich resources exploited to the benefit of all.
This is what was hoped for. Unfortunately, what was to be, and what is are often very different things.
Other: Essentially, this state is still dealing with the colonial hangover of a caste of citizens used to using force and violence to achieve their ends. While the CotC does not officially endorse these measures, (particularly where the Force Publique is concerned) the Council is pragmatic and favours expeditious and efficient conclusions to any issues of governance.
I'm a little rusty, writing-wise so please bear with me haha. I used to write rather profusely, but these days with work it has been difficult to get started back up. I'm looking forward to resuming old-habits!
Cheers,
LM
p.s. if this seems a little vague, it is because I aim to explore the concepts behind this change of state and it's ramifications on the populace, in my posts.
If you would like to to clarify anything, please let me know and I would be happy to provide a more detailed explanation or summary!