Afrika City Summit (Democritus Only)

[The East African Commonwealth]

The following Summit is to reduce tensions in Africa and reduce the likelihood to total war occurring both withing and outside the region. Each side will be expected to make concessions to allow this as this will not be a one sided agreement in order to preserve any deals made here. Any slandering of any sort will result in a warning at first then an expulsion from the summit. This is not the CSN floor, the EAC will not tolerate mudslinging at any level nor will it tolerate edging on another party for a response. All of that being said we welcome any suggestions or ideas brought to the table, any nation currently participating in the African Cold War is Welcome to join.

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The first issue the EAC delegation wishes to address is Germany's blockade. The DRC only has a tiny sliver of land attacked to the Atlantic and it has most if not all of its supplies for war sent via Angola, not the DRC ports making this operation ineffective to begin with. As such we request that this blockade is lifted as it is unable to accomplish its goal and it damages the already fragile African state by interrupting the flow of trade. We also would like to put forward an agreement that so long as this conflict remains a Cold War blockades of African nations will not be allowed as the continent is fragile enough without international trade being halted.

Second, the EAC wishes to keep an active delegation here in Afrika City for the duration of the Cold War to ensure there is an active line of communication between all parties involved. The CSN floor has proven ineffective in this matter and since this is an African matter it should be address here and not in Iceland.

All other suggestions and proposals will be allowed at this time along with responses to the above proposals. This is our starting framework.

[New Metropolitan France]

Charles Dupont arrived at the meeting with mixed emotions. The fact that the French Confederation had selected him for the summit, despite failing to defeat the incumbent President at the last election, was a sign of true bipartisanship. However, Dupont was not certain of how likely the summit's outcomes were likely to be constructive; was this assignment perhaps a ploy by the Conservatives to create an association between the liberal's most popular candidate and the war in Africa? Or was it merely a recognition that as a former CSN Speaker and DEU Assembly ambassador he stood as perhaps the most qualified foreign affairs agent of the Seventh Republic? Time would tell. As the first item on the agenda was the Congo, where France was not involved other than in securing a dangerous source of uranium, Dupont would remain silent for the time being unless his view was asked for, or if he felt that an idea was worth raising.

[The Underground Movement Union]

Canadian representative Micah Jarvis would show up to the Afrika City summit, feeling rather optimistic. A great many deals were struck with the East Africa Commonwealth as of late, relations were looking good, and the Canadian foreign policy has thus far began looking both good and successful. Nothing immediately comes to mind to him as an issue aside from maybe the Congo, however even then for much of it he planned to stay quiet and watch where the conversation would go. His interest was Canada's, thus his plan is to keep on good terms with the Commonwealth. He most definitely looked forward to the meeting.

[Lusophone]

President Sara Palveiro has appointed actress, film maker and humanitarian Augusta Joaquim to lead the Lusophine delegation to the Afrika City Summit. Joaquim is cited as one of Lusophone's most influential and powerful people in the Lusophine entertainment industry. In addition to her film career, she is known for her humanitarian efforts. She has promoted conservation, education and women's rights. She is an Envoy for Advocacies for the Lusophone's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Joaquim's appointment comes after Palveiro's announcement that a Lusophine delegation will be attending the Afrika City Summit to show solidarity and offer any support if needed. Speaking on her appointment, Joaquim said:

Lusophone has a responsibility to be involved in this conversation, as the world. We cannot close ourselves off to information and ignore the fact that people are suffering. We all want justice and equality.

The humanitarian's comments seem to be more measured compared to President Sara Palveiro, who stated:

For too long Europe and it's competitors have pranced around the world blindly, but now, that is over. Here we are today, clearly aware that their actions in Africa are spilling African blood. African nations are and must be sovereign. They are our equals, they are not less and they demand justice. Europe must come down from it's high horse and own up to any proven crimes and atrocities they've committed. Europe must realize that Africa is not Europe. Africa is Africa. It is not Africans for Europeans. No. They are not puppets. They are not children that need managing. It is Africa for Africans.

[Puertollano]

Jorge Arreaza was appointed the delegate to represent the Bolivarian Republic as he is the Foreign Minister. Unlike the last major summit in Saigon, President Castillo did not arrive at the meeting, but Castillo had arrived in spirit. Jorge Arreaza is a skilled diplomat, but most of all, a party loyalist, zealot socialist and anti-imperialist. He arrived in to the summit in a good suit, with a flag badge of Puertollano and the native indigenous flag badge (the Wiphala) pinned to it. His first priority was that to meet with the French delegation before the summit began.

He approached Charles Dupont with a grin, extending his hand to shake his. The translator would quickly follow behind to relay the message to Dupont.

"Hello, I do not think we have met. I'm Jorge Arreaza, Foreign Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Puertollano. I believe you have met President Castillo, though, and he has sent his best wishes. When President Castillo notifies me that someone is trustworthy and honourable, I believe him, and he told me that about you.

We would like to know if the Seventh Republic are co-conspirators in the illegal blockade of the Congo?"

[Grandes Terres]

The Senate of the United Roman Triumvirate has appointed Senator and chairman of the International Relations Committee, Horst Stüber, as representative to the Afrika City Summit.

[The East African Commonwealth]

Rias Jelani Nuru walks into the Summit building claid in his black suit with a few of his supporting staff accompanying him. Nuru looked around the room at the assembled delegates and knew that there were some who sought to use this to better gauge further relations with the Commonwealth. He sighs and walks to the EAC delegation seating toward the front of the room. He was the only head of state present but he expected that as being the leader of the EAC it was no shock that the nation would send its leader.

Nuru walks up to the podium and taps the microphone before speaking into it, "My fellow delegates before we begin I would like to thank so many for coming here to our Capitol to try and discuss matters in a peaceful and civilized way. That being said, the EAC would like to get this meeting started and address the two concerns the EAC has initially stated regarding blockades and the establishment of permenant communications between nations here in Afrika City."

[New Metropolitan France]

Dupont accepted the hand shake and returned the greeting.

"It is an honor to meet any dignitary from the Bolivarian Republic. Please pass on my regards to your President; the debate he and I once had regarding the merits of the DEU was memorable in particular. To answer your question, the Seventh Republic currently has a small detachment deployed in the DRC at the site where uranium was procured for the Manhattan Project many decades ago, in order to prevent terrorist acquisition of nuclear material. We are in the process of rendering the mine completely inoperable, and will provide evidence of this to the CSN at our Ambassador's next address in Iceland. As for the 'blockade', we view it as literal gunboat diplomacy with no respect for the realities of the situation and thus completely inappropriate and a sham." Dupont looked as though he had more to say, but instead thanked Arreaza for taking the time for such an introduction before the start of the summit, and then turned his attention to the EAC podium as Nuru had begun to speak.

[Anxiety Cafe]

Sebastian Rivera was sent to lead the delegation representing San Martinia in the Afrika City Summit. Although he is a member of President Sánchez's Republican Proposal party, he has taken no public stance on the imperialistic events in the world. He was likely appointed to observe more than discuss, as San Martinia has had no part in the African conflicts and its Ministry of the Exterior has not made any statements concerning them.

Rivera and the San Martinian delegation entered early and took their seats as Nuru arrived.

[The Russian Federated States]

The Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was appointed to repressent the Soviet Union at the City Summit. After landing the Soviet delegation has made its way to the meeting hall. As a former protector of Tanzania, the Russian government feels that its help and role in the whole situation are necessary for the best outcome of the continent. Although a bit late, the Soviet delegation took their seats behind the table and started getting ready to present their case.

"We are very pleased that you have invited us here. As a great power, the Soviet Union is interested in a peaceful solution of the African situation and finally ending the conflicts. However, we believe that staying united and cooperation are the keys here." said Sergei Lavrov

[Puertollano]

Dupont accepted the hand shake and returned the greeting.

"It is an honor to meet any dignitary from the Bolivarian Republic. Please pass on my regards to your President; the debate he and I once had regarding the merits of the DEU was memorable in particular. To answer your question, the Seventh Republic currently has a small detachment deployed in the DRC at the site where uranium was procured for the Manhattan Project many decades ago, in order to prevent terrorist acquisition of nuclear material. We are in the process of rendering the mine completely inoperable, and will provide evidence of this to the CSN at our Ambassador's next address in Iceland. As for the 'blockade', we view it as literal gunboat diplomacy with no respect for the realities of the situation and thus completely inappropriate and a sham." Dupont looked as though he had more to say, but instead thanked Arreaza for taking the time for such an introduction before the start of the summit, and then turned his attention to the EAC podium as Nuru had begun to speak.

Arreaza nodded to the Frenchman as he spoke and when they were interrupted by the opening of the summit, Jorge Arreaza respectfully left and took his seat.

[Puertollano]

Once taking his seat, the Foreign Minister commented to the Summit.

"Thanks to the brave servicemen from the Federation of Socialist Republics, China and the Bolivarian Republic, the anti-African blockade of the Congo has been lifted. I think it's safe to say that this is a victory for all peace-loving people, because a blockade is an act of war. Yet, we pursued peaceful, non-violent action to ensure the sovereignty of Africa and the Socialist Republic of the Congo."

[The East African Commonwealth]

Once taking his seat, the Foreign Minister commented to the Summit.

"Thanks to the brave servicemen from the Federation of Socialist Republics, China and the Bolivarian Republic, the anti-African blockade of the Congo has been lifted. I think it's safe to say that this is a victory for all peace-loving people, because a blockade is an act of war. Yet, we pursued peaceful, non-violent action to ensure the sovereignty of Africa and the Socialist Republic of the Congo."

Nuru looks over at the Bolivarian Republic Delegate, "Minister, I am going to request that you refrain from comments like that again as it does nothing but create tension. All of Africa has been suffering from this war and I will not allow it to be viewed as a patriotic agenda during this meeting. It is a tragedy that has left thousands dead and tens of thousands sprawled across the continent as refugees. And you speak of the Blockade as Anti-African. Why? Because you support the socialist elements against the Europeans ones? This war has never been about the people of Africa, it has been about ideology and Africa has been caught in the crossfire. South America is not Africa and Europe is not Africa, you do not speak for us or our continent. For the first time since this war began we have a voice at the table for these matters and do not need someone speaking on our behalf."

Nuru looked back on the assembled delegates, "As my friends in the Russian Delegation pointed out staying united and cooperation are the key to ending the conflict, however, time and time again that unity is what Africa and the world lacks in times of crisis. Africa has been fractured time and time again by those who think they know what is best for us, for a continent they have never stepped foot on or know the history of. We need to come together and put an end to these petty differences that are tearing Africa apart before the continent becomes the site of a new world war. This Summit will outline what outside powers are allowed to do within this continent in terms of military actions ranging from weapons shipments to troop deployments. I want to prevent this war from escalating any further then it already has and the only way to do this is through comprise and cooperation from all sides."

[Arecla]

The Congress of the Federation of Socialist Republics has appointed the diplomat Sebastian Cortez as representative to the Afrika City Summit.

[Puertollano]

Once taking his seat, the Foreign Minister commented to the Summit.

"Thanks to the brave servicemen from the Federation of Socialist Republics, China and the Bolivarian Republic, the anti-African blockade of the Congo has been lifted. I think it's safe to say that this is a victory for all peace-loving people, because a blockade is an act of war. Yet, we pursued peaceful, non-violent action to ensure the sovereignty of Africa and the Socialist Republic of the Congo."

Nuru looks over at the Bolivarian Republic Delegate, "Minister, I am going to request that you refrain from comments like that again as it does nothing but create tension. All of Africa has been suffering from this war and I will not allow it to be viewed as a patriotic agenda during this meeting. It is a tragedy that has left thousands dead and tens of thousands sprawled across the continent as refugees. And you speak of the Blockade as Anti-African. Why? Because you support the socialist elements against the Europeans ones? This war has never been about the people of Africa, it has been about ideology and Africa has been caught in the crossfire. South America is not Africa and Europe is not Africa, you do not speak for us or our continent. For the first time since this war began we have a voice at the table for these matters and do not need someone speaking on our behalf."

Jorge Arreaza responded.

"I thought this summit was - in part - about the blockade of the Socialist Republic of the Congo? Announcing the end of the blockade is not creating tension, it is something that we should be proud of. Most European nations here oppose the blockade, and rightly so. It was illegal, ineffectual, but still illegal.

The war in the Congo has everything to do with Africa. The African people in the Congo are their own people. We have no mind control machines to make them socialists. They already were socialists. All the Bolivarian Republic is doing is providing education and healthcare for them. The Bolivarian Republic has no military stakes in Africa and we were thrilled when the German blockade fell apart. No need to be rude, you do not represent all voices in Africa."

[New Metropolitan France]

"Perhaps we could discuss in more detail the proposed arrangements for improving communication to avoid unwarranted escalation, rather that trade points tit-for-tat on a scoreboard for Europe and South America?"

[New Metropolitan France]

Since nobody seemed keen to make further comments, Dupont simply said; "Well, I will be returning to Iceland for an important status update surrounding our own limited forces in the DRC. An attaché will remain in my place here in case anything further wishes to be discussed."

[Puertollano]

Jorge Arreaza decided the same. He was expecting a different sort of summit, this was one that the Bolivarian Republic was not interested in. The Bolivarian Delegation packed their bags and left the conference room.

[The Russian Federated States]

After seeing everyone getting up and leaving, the RUssian delegate finally offered a solution:

"We all have witnessed the chaos and famine the people of Africa are facing right now. And we have also witnessed a tremendous success of Europe through cooperation and endeavors towards prosperity. We have to put our pride aside and start thinking about the good for the people of Africa. Blocking various factions and bombing everything will not help. So that is why we, as a Soviet delegation, are proposing dividing the Afircan countries, which are experiencing conflict and economic hardship, into zones of influence and protection. Perhaps it may seem like imperialism and colonisation at first but it is not true. Even the delegate from Puertollano left because it is obvious that this is another problem for the DEU to solve and that America has enough of their internal struggles. Our African partners can thank us later because it is our proposal which is a gift of our DEU goodwill for the African governments which do not have enough resources to support its populations yet."

[The Underground Movement Union]

"May I ask please that you elaborate on you proposal?" Asked Jarvis, mildly confused as to what was just proposed. He couldn't possibly be suggesting something even remotely similar to colonization, could he? While he did indeed point that it wasn't meant to be, neither were misdeeds conducted by Europe in the first time around. "I could see potentially dividing certain nations of ethnic tensions given that's a hot button issue in a few places, but that would be very case by case. Lastly I'd like to make it clear that the Federative Union doesn't really have any internal struggles or hardships, thus can, assuming the EAC wants it, provide them with direct and indirect support as we have been doing the last few weeks."

[The Russian Federated States]

"What we are proposing is a plan of salvation for the African states. The first stage will be sending consultants, advisors, and experts from Europe, who are experts in various fields ranging from economy to military to the troubled countires. Then, the next stage has to do with deploying troops into those states to enforce order and guarantee the safety of the people. And then of course a financial help in the form of shared ownership of the African resources and economic engines with DEU to distribute the riches among the people wisely. They can thank us later for such a generous gift from the DEU." -Sergei Lavrov.

[Arecla]

"I fail to see how getting African countries reliant on European advisers and armies to run their country will benefit the continent. Or letting Europe directly own African resources to 'help' them, - lest you expect us to take the idea of the white man's burden seriously."

[Grandes Terres]

The URT strongly supports the proposal put forward by the Russian delegation, and we are especially keen on seeing the DEU act in a non-military role in Africa through the methods put forward in the proposal. The URT is currently somewhat already undertaking this role of support and protection in Libya, working both with the Libyan government, people and industries to get the country on track to being prosperous through trade with the URT and Europe more widely. We would be honoured to expand this role further within Libya and in other African countries as part of a wider DEU operation.

[The Underground Movement Union]

"While your proposal on paper sounds good and I agree, I want you to carefully consider Europe's past in Africa. These were indeed the same reasons European countries used to colonize Africa. Before you know it, African labor was exploited like no time ever before, many were oppressed, many were killed. Such a thing would only ever occur with the consent of the nation and mutual cooperation like the North American Federation has done and Canada and America continues to do in Liberia for instance. However again, this was done through mutual cooperation and after setting laws in Liberia modeled after the North American Federation to protect Liberian labor from being outsourced and exploited. I'd lastly like to point out that the state of Africa and what we do here should be done mutually beneficial and should be done not to tread on East Africa and its sphere of influence which I am more than certain would rather it not be intruded on. I again, find your proposal to be good on paper but yet to be seen implemented as it's written in practice save for a few examples."

[New Metropolitan France]

"The people of Africa can decide their own destiny, whatever that may entail, so long as it does not involve the arming of terrorist forces. The rest of the world has the responsibility to respect that."