1020 AD
Stories in this weeks Tanzania Times:
Trading Superpowers, The rise of Democracy and the fall of Shakeem, Anarchy in the ZN!

Trading Superpowers
The caravans are out in abundance and the export business in the Zulu Nation is un-rivaled by any nation. Large quantities of money have been made with trade and the amount of knowledge that our merchants send back to the Zulu Nation has increased our astounding science rate as well. This is a trend not soon to end. The Zulus will continue their exporting business as usual and open our hands to any nation that wishes to import.

The rise of Democracy and the fall of Shakeem
Shakeem was always a good man, but he wasn't too keen on what his people truly wanted. Though he built for them wonders to appease them, this was never what they had in mind for their country. They wanted more say in what their country did, more control. Shakeem knew he basically had no choice, as the peoples power had grown to un-stoppable amounts and so he agreed to give Democracy a chance. Though the government was changing, Shakeem was not. He still had loyalty with the higher ups and seemed un-willing to release his hold on the Zulu Nation. When the first "elections" took place to select the countries first president, Shakeem made sure that there were enough votes so that he would retain control. This would be his last mistake and decision as ruler of the Zulus. The majority of citizens had voted for General Molefi Keti, for he was a strong and powerful leader that had great relations and appeal to the common, blue collar working man. When they found that the election had been fixed, and outrage was heard across the Nation, Keti knew he must put his foot down then, or forever hold his peace. With the support of his loyal army and the mob, Keti stormed the capital and captured Shakeem and his loyalists. Some rumors say that Shakeem was sent to Tanzania to work in the diamond mines and others say that he was executed on the spot. The reign of Shakeem has ended.................with this coup d'état, a new age in the Zulu history was ushered in..........a chaotic and dark age................

Anarchy in the ZN!
Though the majority of citizens in the Zulu Nation supported Molefi Keti, several cities, particularly in South America, have shunned the General as their new leader. Fights between loyal followers of Shakeem, and the followers of Keti have broken out all across the Nation. Hundreds have died and the productivity of the Nation has suffered terribly. But the light at the end of the tunnel is in site. Slowly but surely, the General is winning over the people, personally making speeches in all cities across the Zulu Nation to explain his position on several worldy issues. The loyalists are starting to see the errs of their thinking and many have gotten behind the general. Keti has promised the country that he will keep them strong and build a military that can never be shattered. He has promised to bring new technologies to the people to help them even more. He has even gone so far as to say that the Zulu Nation WILL be turning a corner and will see an explosion of strength and productivity. Keti will bring the Zulus the glory that Shakeem never could........the people have almost been settled and the period of anarchy is soon to end........

Life on the road with Rashi Kali, Border Guard
So far, the Europeans, Aussies, Mongols and Israelis have been good children and behaved. They have abided by the proposal set forth by the honorable Shareef of the Mali, un-disputed leader of the Axis. The word of the Axis is apparently law, as no opposition has yet to be encountered. It is amazing how much more respect I get now that my Nation has joined this great Alliance! The people I meet on my journey are more polite and courteous and the men bow to me. The ladies, especially the Mongol ladies, in Northern Russia are especially fond of me and they greet me like I was a Deity when I enter one of their villages. Though I am a strong man, I cannot always resist temptation, and I have fathered several children. One in a village on the outskirts of Orsoni and the other in a remote Mongol village. It is nice being a celebrity and being part of the most magnificent Alliance in the world. It's also great knowing that I can do whatever I please and not be touched. Tonight I shall head south, to the Asian located Australian cities. I have heard the Australian women are quite a fine tasting wine and I wish to have a drink from their cup......