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North Africa

Northeast Africa

Arab Republic of Egypt

^{Flag of the Kingdom of Egypt/Egyptian Caliphate} 

^{Flag of the Sultanate of Egypt} 

^{Flag of the Egyptian Empire} 

^{Flag of The Caliphate} 

Official name: Arab Republic of Egypt, Egyptian Islamic Republic (Morsi or Aboul Fotouh wins Presidential Election), Egyptian Soviet Republic (Communist), Kingdom of Egypt (Monarchist Path), Sultanate of Egypt (Sultanate Path), Egyptian Caliphate (Sultan creates Caliphate) Egyptian Empire (New Kingdom Path), The Caliphate (Tattan rebels against Moussa), Republic of Egypt (Revolutionary Socialist)

Party: Revolutionary Officers

Ideology: Military Junta^note Nationalism

After Syria's declaration of independence, the leadership of the United Arab Republic can decide to cut its losses and accept the union has ended. Egypt will continue on its own, but has to decided under which form of government it will adopt.

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Omar Suleiman

^{Thutmose V} 

Role: Head of State (UAR dissolves)

Party: Revolutionary Officers, National Development (Suleiman makes el-Sisi Vice President), National Justice (Suleiman merges President and Vice President positions), National Democrats (Suleiman makes Mekki Vice President), 34th Dynasty (Suleiman declares Egyptian Empire)

Ideology: Military Junta^note Nationalism, Absolute Monarchy^note Monarchism (Monarchist Path)

A former high-ranking officer in the United Arab Republic armed forces, power falls into the hands of Omar Suleiman following the collapse of the union. Suleiman then has to choose which path is best for Egypt: a transition to democracy, restoring the monarchy, or staying in power as president-for-life, or something else entirely.

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• Cincinnatus: Suleiman could very well choose to begin Egypt's transition towards democracy. Once the constitution is written, and elections are called, he will step down once the votes are counted.
• Opportunistic Bastard: Suleiman can, however, choose to remain in the position as president of Egypt, essentially creating a presidential-dictatorship.
• Rightful King Returns: In probably one of the oddest focus tree branches in the entire game, Suleiman can proclaim a New Egyptian Empire, returning the country to the Pharaohs, and declare himself Thutmose V of the 34th Dynasty.
  • Furthermore, Suleiman can also instead give the crown to Fuad II, either naming him King or Sultan.

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

Role: Vice President (Suleiman makes el-Sisi Vice President), Head of State (Military Clique overthrows Suleiman)

Party: Revolutionary Officers, Egyptian Liberation (el-Sisi proclaims Second Stage)

Ideology: Military Junta^note Nationalism

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• Military Coup: If certain focuses are chosen, Sisi will launch a military coup against Suleiman, and take power for himself.
• Opportunistic Bastard: Sisi will use his popularity with military officials to organize a coup against Suleiman, and take the position of president for himself. Essentially, one dictator is replaced by another.

Mohamed Morsi

Role: Head of State (Presidential Election - Morsi elected), (Monarchy resored, Parliamentary Election - Traditional Kingdom elected)

Party: Islamic Republicans, Traditional Kingdom (Kingdom Restored)

Ideology: Islamic Democracy^note National Conservatism

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Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh

Role: Head of State (Presidential Election - Aboul Fotouh elected)

Party: Free Homeland

Ideology: Centrism

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Naguib Onsi Sawiris

Role: Head of State (Presidential Election - Sawiris elected), (Monarchy resored, Parliamentary Election - New Wafd Party elected)

Party: New Wafd Party

Ideology: Social Liberalism^note Liberalism

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Amr Moussa

Role: Head of State (Presidential Election - Moussa elected), (Monarchy resored, Parliamentary Election - Social Democrats elected)

Party: Social Democrats

Ideology: New Democracy

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• Nice Job Breaking It, Hero: Moussa's reforms will cause a fair amount of discontent with the Islamic fundamentalists. This results in and Islamic preacher gaining a significant following from hardcore Islamists, who begin to riot against the progressive government. This eventually leads to the decision for the player to turn Egypt into The Caliphate.

Abdul Kareem Tattan

Role: Head of State (al-Badri assassinated, Tattan rebels against Moussa)

Party: Fundamentalists

Ideology: Islamic Fundamentalism^note Fascism

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Salah Adli

Role: Head of State (Presidential Election - Adli elected)

Party: Egyptian Communist Party

Ideology: Leninism^note Communism

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Fuad II

Role: Head of State (Suleiman steps down)

Party: Muhammad Ali Dynasty

Ideology: Absolute Monarchy^note Monarchism

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• Rightful King Returns: Fuad II is the deposed king of Egypt, who was overthrown in Gamal Nasser's revolution. Fuad II can be recrowned the King of Egypt, restoring the previous ruling Muhammed Ali Dynasty.
  • He can also be named Sultan, thus recreating the Sultanate of Egypt which ended in 1922.

Pharaoh Mohab I

Role: Head of State (Thutmose V passes away - Mohab I succeeds)

Party: 34th Dynasty

Ideology: Absolute Monarchy^note Monarchism

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Pharaoh Thutmose VI

Role: Head of State (Thutmose V passes away - Thutmose VI succeeds)

Party: 34th Dynasty

Ideology: Absolute Monarchy^note Monarchism

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Democratic Republic of the Sudan

Official Name: Democratic Republic of the Sudan, Sudanese Union (Communist), Republic of the Sudan (Democratic/Nationalist/National Bolshevik/Fascist), Mahdist State (Monarchist)

Ruling Party: Sudanese Socialist Union

Ideology: Nasserism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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Fatima Abdel Mahmoud

Role: Head of State

Party: Sudanese Socialist Union

Ideology: Nasserism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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• Historical Badass Upgrade: In our timeline, Mahmoud was the first female candidate for president in Sudanese history in April 2010. In Red World, she has successfully taken the helm of Sudan's president, and has worked to rapidly progress the country under revolutionary socialism.

Omar al-Bashir

Role: Head of State (Released by a Nationalist country)

Party: Revolutionary Council for National Salvation

Ideology: Military Junta^note Nationalism

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• Historical Villain Downgrade: Instead of being the authoritarian, later deposed, dictator of Sudan, al-Bashir has been downgraded to the leader of a small party with little support.

Egyptian Breakaways

Lower Nile Arab Republic

Official name: Lower Nile Arab Republic, Lower Nile State (Nationalist), Lower Nile Republic (Democratic), Lower Nile Socialist Republic (Communist), Lower Nile Federation (Revolutionary Socialist), Lower Nile Kingdom (Monarchist), Lower Nile Islamic State (Fascist)

Party: Ba'ath Party - Egyptian Branch

Ideology: Neo-Ba'athism^note National Bolshevism

If the player chooses to play as Syria when it seperates from the United Arab Republic, and if Sharaf decides declare war on Syria, Syria will have an uphill battle fighting against the UAR. But if the player does win and decides to puppet Egypt, they can play as the Lower Nile Arab Republic. Soon Aswan will rebel and Egypt will be divided with the Syrian Puppeted North and Aswad's Military Junta diving Egypt permanently, unless the two sides can agree to unite diplomatically or by war.

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Mansour Fadlallah Azzam

Role: Head of State (Syria wins against Egypt in Civil-War, Syria decides to puppet Egypt), (Rigs election)

Party: Ba'ath Party - Egyptian Branch

Ideology: Neo-Ba'athism^note National Bolshevism

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Sameh Fahmi

Role: Head of State (Presidential and Parliamentary Election - Fahmi elected)

Party: Nationalist Party

Ideology: Nationalism

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Ayman Nour

Role: Head of State (Presidential and Parliamentary Election - Nour elected)

Party: Freedom Party

Ideology: Right-Wing Libertarianism^note Centrism

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Salah Adli

Role: Head of State (Presidential and Parliamentary Election - Adli elected)

Party: Workers' Party of Egypt

Ideology: Marxism^note Communism

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Republic of Aswan

Official name: Republic of Aswan, Arab Republic of Aswan (National Bolshevik), Aswani State (Communist), Aswani Fedration (Revolutionary Socialist), Kingdom of Aswan (Monarchist), Islamic Republic of Aswan (Fascist)

Party: Military Clique

Ideology: Military Junta^note Nationalism

After the Lower Nile Arab Republic is formed by Syria as a puppet regime, the loyalist military of Egypt unwilling to fall to foreign influence defect to the south region of Aswan and form their independent state run by a Military Junta. They seek to one day reunite Egypt either diplomatically with the puppet depending if they are willing to listen or by force driving out Syria's influence for good.

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Sedki Sobhy Sayyid Ahmad

Role: Head of State (Aswan defects from Lower Nile Arab Republic)

Party: Military Clique

Ideology: Military Junta^note Nationalism

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Hatem Saber

Role: Head of State (Reactionary Coup)

Party: Conservative Party

Ideology: National Conservatism

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Sami Hafez Anan

Role: Head of State (Democratic Coup)

Party: One Egypt

Ideology: Centrism

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Khaled Fawzy

Role: Head of State (Ba'athist Coup)

Party: National Social Party, Ba'ath Party - New Egyptian Branch (Ba'athist Coup)

Ideology: Neo-Ba'athism^note National Bolshevism

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Mohamed Samir

Role: Head of State (Samir Revolution)

Party: People's Party

Ideology: Marxism^note Communism

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Libya

Arab Islamic Republic

^{Flag of the Libyan Union} 

Official Name: Arab Islamic Republic, Libyan Union (Post-Tunisian Independence)

Ruling Party: Gaddafi Clique

Ideology: Third International Theory^note National Bolshevism

The dream child of Muammar Gaddafi, the Arab Islamic Republic is a a union between Libya and Tunisia. The country's ideology is based on a mixture of Arab nationalism and socialism. However, its emphasis on the former brought tensions with the United Arab Republic, along with the latter country's desire for a secular state. As a result, the two have remained at odds with one another. At the time of the game's start, stability in the AIR is dwindling as a result of growing Tunisian nationalism, and discontent over corruption within the Gaddafi regime. Within the first year of the game starting, the Arab Islamic Republic splits following Tunisia's declaration of independence. Libya eventually descends into a six-way civil war.

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• Balkanize Me: Within the first year of the game, Tunisia declares independence, splitting the country in two.
• Commie Nazis: Gaddafi's ideology is listed as National Bolshevik, as it mixes a red economy with Arab nationalism and Islamism.
• Civil War: Libya is destined to become this. Within the first year, a six-way civil war erupts between Gaddafi loyalists (National Bolshevik), Islamic fundamentalists (Fascist), Liberals, Communists, Revolutionary Socialists, and Nationalists

Muammar Gaddafi

Role: Head of State

Party: Gaddafi Clique

Ideology: Third International Theory^note National Bolshevism

Gaddafi came to power in a bloodless coup against King Idris I in 1969. He has taken the title of Brotherly Leader and Guide of the Revolution, and continues to rule with near absolute power. His growing eccentricities, and accusations of corruption have diminished his reputation within his government, and even military officials. It is believed the days of the Gaddafi regime are coming to a close.

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• Green and Mean: In addition to the completely green flag, Gaddafi wrote an entire book on his philosophy that is known simply as The Green Book.
• Spared by the Adaptation: Gadaffi can emerge from the civil war victorious and reestablish control over Libya.

Libyan Civil War Factions

Government of National Salvation

Official Name: Government of National Salvation, State of Libya (Post-Civil War)

Ruling Party: Libyan Democratic Alliance

Ideology: Social Liberalism^note Liberalism

An alliance of democrats who seek to topple Gaddafi's authoritarian regime and replace it with a representative democracy.

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• Enemy Mine: While classified as Liberal, the GNS is an alliance of Libyan democrats, ranging from conservatives to even some moderate socialists who are united under the common desire to create a democratic Libya.

Mohammed Magariaf

Role: Head of State

Party: Libyan Democratic Alliance

Ideology: Social Liberalism^note Liberalism

A native of Benghazi, Magariaf is an economist who previously worked on the board of auditors for the Revenue Court. However, his campaign of anti-corruption rubbed the leadership the wrong way, and he was sent to India as Ambassador. When recalled in 1980, Magariaf instead fled to Morocco out of fear he would be purged. He has now returned to Libya with the mission to democratize the country.

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• Assassin Outclassin'': Magariaf survived three assassination attempts during his self-exile in Morocco.
• Internal Reformist: While he was on the board of auditors, Magariaf became frustrated with the level of corruption in Gaddafi's regime, and was vocal about his discontent. This resulted in his reassignment as Ambassador to India, and subsequent assassination attempts following his flight to Morocco.

Free Army of Libya

^{Flag of the Royal Senussi Army} 

^{Flag of the State of Libya/United Kingdom of Libya} 

Official Name: Free Army of Libya, State of Libya (Post-Civil War, Nationalist), Royal Senussi Army (Civil War Monarchist), United Kingdom of Libya (Post-Civil War, Monarchist)

Ruling Party: Free Libya

Ideology: Military Junta^note Nationalism

Consisting mostly of members of the Libyan Armed Forces who have defected out of loyalty to Field Marshall Khalifa Haftar. There are two main factions within the Free Army: the largest are working to establish Haftar as the leader of Libya, while a smaller faction desires to restore the monarchy previously overthrown by Gaddafi.

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Khalifa Haftar

Role: Head of State

Party: Free Libya

Ideology: Military Junta^note Nationalism

Haftar was once a high ranking official in the Libyan military, having assisted Gaddafi in the coup which began the regime. However, during the war with Chad, Haftar was captured and held captive, becoming an embarrassment to Gaddafi. It was during his captivity Haftar became disillusioned with Gaddafi's leadership, and plotted to overthrow him. When Libya began to descend into chaos, he saw this as his opportunity, and he mobilized his supporters to enter the fray.

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• Revenge: Haftar is partially motivated by Gaddafi's abandonment of him and his soldiers after they were captured during the conflict with Chad.

Idris II

Role: Head of State

Party: Senussi Dynasty

Ideology: Absolute Monarchy^note Monarchism

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• Rightful King Returns: Mohammed el Senussi is the grand nephew of Idris I, the King deposed by Gaddafi's coup. If Haftar succeeds in the civil war, and certain decisions are made, Mohammed will adopt the regnal name Idris II and restore the Libyan monarchy.

Islamic State of Libya

^{Flag of the Islamic State of Libya (Post-Civil War)} 

Official Name: Islamic State of Libya

Ruling Party: Libyan National Redemption

Ideology: Jihadism^note Fascism

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• Allohistorical Allusion: They are essentially Red World's equivalent to Daesh, albeit operating only within Libya.
• The Fundamentalist: These fighters are united under the common desire to establish an Islamic state under Sharia Law.

Abu Khalid Al Madani

Role: Head of State

Party: Libyan National Redemption

Ideology: Jihadism^note Fascism

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• The Theocracy: His goal is to establish an Islamic caliphate in Libya, and name himself as the ruling Caliph.

Revolutionary Army of Libya

^{Flag of Socialist Republic of Libya} 

Official Name: Revolutionary Army of Libya, Socialist Republic of Libya (Post-Civil War)

Ruling Party: Libyan Communist Party

Ideology: Stalinism^note Communism

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Hamma Hammami

Role: Head of State

Party: Libyan Communist Party

Ideology: Stalinism^note Communism

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• Immigrant Patriotism: Hammami is actually a native of Tunisia but thanks to the two countries being united for multiple decades, he has become a naturalized Libyan and leads the dissident communist movement there.

Army of Combined Syndicalists

^{Flag of the Libyan People's State} 

Official Name: Army of Combined Syndicalists, Libyan People's State (Post-Civil War)

Ruling Party: New Arab Socialist Union

Ideology: Syndicalism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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Mustafa Zaidi

Role: Head of State

Party: New Arab Socialist Union

Ideology: Syndicalism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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Northwest Africa

People's Democratic Republic of Algeria

Official Name: People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, Arab Republic of Algeria (National Bolshevik), Sultanate of Algeris (Monarchist), Islamic Republic of Algeria (Fascist)

Ruling Party: National Liberation Front

Ideology: Trotskyism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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• The Coup: Part of the Italian Union focus tree will start a communist coup in Algeria, potentially changing their government and turning them into a puppet.

Louisa Hanoune

Role: Head of State

Party: National Liberation Front

Ideology: Trotskyism^note Revolutionary Socialism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show} A prominent figure within the Algerian radical socialist movement, Louisa Hanoune led numerous protests against the dictatorship that had ruled her country for decades, inspiring a nation to get behind her polarising views. While eventually the regime did come to an end, it took almost five years for Hanoune to become Workers' Party leader in 1990 and subsequently President in 1991. Since the 'Silent Revolution' as it is called in Algeria's contemporary history books, Hanoune has intertwined her party into every aspect of Algerian society, while ensuring not to establish a cult of personality around herself or any other prominent figures. Her unique revolutionary regime has inspired other movements around the world, and she remains the most powerful woman in Africa.

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Messaoud Belmadini

Role: Head of State (Communist uprising)

Party: Algerian Communist Party

Ideology: Leninism^note Communism

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Tunisia

Official Name: Socialist Republic of Tunisia, Republic of Tunisia (Revolutionary Socialist/Democratic/Nationalist), Beylik of Tunis (Monarchist), Islamic State of Tunisia (Fascist)

Ruling Party: Tunisian Communist Party

Ideology: Marxism^note Communism

Unhappy with their position in the Arab Islamic Republic (dominated by Libyan politicians loyal to Gaddafi), Tunisia takes advantage of the deteriorating domestic stability and declares independence.

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• Event Flag: Tunisia's declaration of independence is what kicks off the continued disintegration of Libya, eventually leading to its civil war.
• We ARE Struggling Together: Gaddafi attempted to use this excuse to keep the union together, but by 2010, the Tunisian people were tired of being set aside in favour of the Libyans.

Chokri Belaid

Role: Head of State (Tunisia declares independence)

Party: Tunisian Communist Party

Ideology: Marxism^note Communism

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Morocco

Official Name: Kingdom of Morocco, Moroccan Union (Communist)

Ruling Party: Alaouite Dynasty

Ideology: Semi-Constitutional Monarchy^note Monarchism

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Mohammed VI

Role: Head of State

Party: Alaouite Dynasty

Ideology: Semi-Constitutional Monarchy^note Monarchism

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Abdallah El Harif

Role: Head of State (Communist uprising)

Party: Democratic Way

Ideology: Marxism^note Communism

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