Nation Name: Republic of Kinshasa
Claims on map:
Map color: Cyan blue (or whatever the color at my claim is called)
Government Form: Benevolent dictatorship (My favorite)
Flag:
Capitol: Kinshasa
History: Early on during World War III, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was one of those that joined the so-called World Alliance, an alliance of nations that rallied to fight against the Eight-Power Alliance, seeking to end their meddling in the affairs of various smaller nations. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the nation was quickly defeated by the powerful armies of South Africa, forced to surrender, and suffered the humiliation of once again being turned into a colony state. The nation was split into two, one half ruled by the South Africans, and the other half ruled by Belgium on behalf of the EU. Mindful of the resentment of the Congolese at once again being under the control of Belgians, the colonial authorities treated them much better this time around, giving them several benefits and privileges that were unheard of anywhere else in Africa. As such, the Congolese came to regard the Europeans as blessings in disguise, while continuing to resent the South Africans for what they perceived as betrayal from their own people.
Much of the history from this period to the destruction of the old world are unknown, but what is known is that the rich and powerful built several massive bunkers underneath the city of Kinshasa with the discreet support of Belgian elites in Africa, which served them well during the nuclear war that followed. During their time in the bunker, misery and violence between groups were common. However, the former colonial administrator of the Congo, Albert Meinrad, successfully used his leadership skills to organize a working government within the bunker, and thus managed to rebuild a semblance of society from the mixture of African and European people that were stuck together inside the bunkers. For his efforts, he was proclaimed as President, and the society he built was then called The Republic of Kinshasa, named after the city they were in.
And now, after years of reconstruction within Kinshasa, as Spring 2105 begins, the fledgling Republic emerges into the world stage, ready to rebuild their nation and leave their mark in history.