Kambali
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| Flag of Kambali | |
| Motto: “Atravès de liberdade e unidade,
nòs encontramos paz.” (‘Through freedom and unity we find peace.’)'' | |
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| Region | Africa |
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| Capital | D'jambloukoubijan |
| Official Language(s) | Portuguese, D’jena
(English widely used lingua franca). |
| Leader | Prime Minister Kali Matunde |
| Population | 2,172,000 |
| Currency | D'jambe (KDJ) |
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Kambali is a democratic republic in southern Africa. Risen from tribal unifiction after a 2003 revolution, Kambali is a developing nation and has taken a strong role in international affairs through the leadership of Foreign Affairs Director-General Arthur D'jimba, who has promoted peace, justice, and stability as the cornerstones of Kambalian policy abroad. Kambali has begun exploiting its rich mineral deposits and vast coastline in the economic sector, and has pursued "progressive pragmatism" in domestic policy, promoted by popular Prime Minister Kali Matunde. The citizenry of the Republic is mostly very patriotic, though many individuals still have strong ties to tribal tradition. The national colors are green, yellow and red drawn from the Pan-African movement, and the nation's symbols are the owl, a symbol of wisdom, and the star, a symbol of success and strength.
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History
Traditional tribal alliances began to loose power as Portuguese explorers attempted to settle the area in the early 17th century. Detested for attempts at colonization and political puppetry, the Portuguese were forced to withdraw by 1698, less than a century after arriving. For the next 300 years the tribes of Kambali separated into clan-based villages and hamlets, some speaking Portuguese, others still speaking indigenous languages. By 1840 several enterprising tribes had begun trans-tribal trading, but no attempts at unifying the groups was made.
In 1905 the tribes, spurred by inter-tribal trading agreements burst into a nationwide war. 13 of Kambali's 15 major tribes participated, and by the conflicts end in 1913 an estimated 13,000 tribesmen were presumed dead. For the next 98 years the tribes rebuilt and isolated themselves.
In 2001 a growing pan-tribal movement simply known as "nationalism" began to influence tribal relations. National Party leader Thabo Matunde and his then 56 year-old son Kali led the "unification movement" and traveled across Kambali to negotiate with tribal elders. The movement became a revolution in 2002 when Papa Zambeki, leader of the Zambeki Tribe, began a small scale military campaign against the Nationalists using outdated Soviet weaponry. The conservatives, as the Zambeki were known, battled the revolutionaries, as the Nationalists were known for six months, from August 2002 until February of 2003 when Papa Zambeki died of a heart attack in the city of Mbolo. In June the Nationalists officially took control of the government, using the support of most major tribes as political capital. On July 7, 2003 Thabo Matunde died in his sleep. He was succeeded by his son, Kali, who was elected Kambali's first Prime Minister on November 26 following the Unification and Constitutional Convention in D'jambloukoubijan in October 2003.
Government
Founded as a national government in 2003, "the Republic" he garnered domestic praise for uniting the once scattered tribes of Kambali and has, in only two years, forged a national identity for the rapidly growing population of Kambali. The Nationalist Party has dominated Kambalian politics for nearly ten years, and led the struggle for unification. Several other parties participate in the democratic process, some like the States' Union Party and Tribal Jegeti have achieved marginal success, though 59% of Kambalians polled identify themselves as "Nationals". (Taken from a fall 2004 Saxby's telephone poll.)
Executive Branch
Kambali is led by Prime Minister (the Honorable) Kali Matunde, who serves as both head of state and head of government. His role as President of the Assembly of the Republic, Kambali's unicameral legislature, is mostly ceremonial, though his role as Chief Executive and Commander-in-Chief are substantial and more or less analogous to those of the President of the United States. Since his inauguration on 1 January 2004 he has garnered domestic and international acclaim as the first democratic leader of the Republic of Kambali. He has been lovingly called "The Father of Kambali". Elected 26 October, 2003. Term ends 1 January, 2008.
The Executive branch is rounded out by the Directors-General of the nine Directorates of Government
- Directorate of Justice (DOJ), Director-General Samba Muto;
- Directorate of Public Welfare (DOW), Surgeon-General Henry Mbabwe Tumba;
- Directorate of Foreign Affairs (DOFA), Director-General Arthur D'jimba;
- Directorate of the Interior (DOTI,)Director-General Thabo Zhegeti;
- Directorate of Commerce & Trade (DOCAT), Director-General Uru Rafiki;
- Directorate of Finance & the Treasury (DOFAT), Inspector-General Charles Mbasa;
- Directorate of Education (DOE), Director-General Samari Mbusu;
- Directorate of Military Affairs (DOMA), General W.C. Abasi;
- Directorate of Energy, Transportation & Communications, Director-General N'djari Lesutu
Legislative Branch
The Assembly of the Republic of Kambali is made up of 250 representatives from the states of Kambali and are elected on secret ballots to serve five-year terms, though pending legislation may limit terms to three years with alternating election years for states in order to prevent one party rule and influence of the office of Prime Minister.
The Assembly works according to standard parliamentary procedure and is chaired by the Kjeki, or head of parliament, elected by the members of the majority party at the beginning of each session of the Assembly.
The Assembly also consists of seven permanent commissions and numerous temporary commissions, the nine members of which are elected by the entire Assembly, though Assembly rules state that at least two parties must be represented in each commission.
The Assembly meets each year, Monday through Thursday from 1 January until 1 June at which time the Assembly adjourns. The Prime Minister has the power to call a Special Session. If a quarum cannot be made at a Special Session the Prime Minister has the power to make the legislative decision with the approval of 3/4 of his cabinet (the Directors-General of the Government Directorates. (see Executive Branch))
Judicial Branch
The judicial branch works on the federal, state, and local levels. At the federal level, the j'beli, or High Court of the Republic, was chartered in Amendment IV of the Constitution of the Republic of Kambali to serve "in matters of constitutional law, judicial review, and civil and social matters of the utmost importance". The court is made up of six associate justices directly elected by the people and one chief justice appointed by the Prime Minister. Each justice including the chief justices must, however, get confirmed by the Permanent Commission on Judicial Appointments in the Assembly of the Republic (see Legislative Branch).
On the state and municipal levels, various civil and criminal courts operate using professional legal representatives, both private and state-appointed, as well as publicly elected judges (local) and those nominated and confirmed by state parliaments (state).
Economy
Since unification, the Republic has begun exploiting its rich mineral deposits, led by state-owned and privately operated D'jekeki Mining, Inc. The international success of D'jekeki jump-started the Kambalian economy, leading the way for other important industries. Keli automobile corporation has done well domestically, though has lost value in the African Union Stock Exchange due to low international demand.
Kambali's most recent international success was the acquisition of contracts from the Tchadean government, allowing state-owned Kambalian United Petroleum Concern to drill and refine oil from Tchadean sites, a boon for Kambali domestically and internationally.
Kambalian enterprises also take advantage of fertile soils around the Zambezi river and near the rift valley of Lake Malawi, as well as the vast coastline on the Kambali/Zulu Channel.
Kambali's foremost economist is Tomas Yaosoukro, Chairman of the Republican Reserve System, which operates under the over sight of the Directorate of Finance & the Treasury (see Executive Branch). Yaosoukro, a close friend of Mr. Matunde, has advocated a strong expansionary monetary policy, and has initiated massive sale of government securities and bonds. He has also testified before several permanent commissions of the Assembly, and has urged the Assembly to engage in expansionary fiscal policy (see Legislative Branch).
Political Policies & Attitudes
Young and optimistic, the Matunde administration took a quick hold on policy, both domestic and foreign, to ensure strength and solidarity following the unification of Kambali's tribes. Matunde has dubbed his approach to domestic policy "progressive pragmatism", while Kambali's stance in the African region has been one of engagement, diplomacy, and stability.
Domestic Policy
Shortly after his election, Matunde made a speech in D'jambloukoubijan in which he said the following
- "Our nation and our people, in our new found unity, must work tirelessly to protect freedom and justice. Kambali must be free, and for that freedom we must forever bear in mind our solemn duty toward protecting our ideals. Our new government must be practical if it is to succeed. Our new government must also engender progress, both social and economic, so that we may pursue and enjoy peace and liberty. We shall be pragmatic progressives..."
Matunde's speech set off a firestorm of "progressive pragmatism" rhetoric from National Party leaders, and has now become the basis of Kambalian domestic policy.
Kambali has carefully written each law as to ensure simplicity and viability. Georges Mbuto, special assistant to the Prime Minister said this regarding Kambalian legislation
- "Unless a law is certain to be easily interpreted and can really work, Mr. Matunde will veto [it]."
Furthermore, many Nationals in the Assembly have taken this to heart; many say progressive pragmatism is a must concerning the passage of legislation (see Legislative Branch).
Foreign Policy
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