The Magadi

Republic of The Magadi République de Magadie
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Unité - Travail - Progrès Unity - Work - Progress
Capital and largest city	Buholaux
Official languages	Gaullican
Demonym(s)	Magadian
Government	Unitary semi-presidential republic
• President	Denis Ogot
• Premier	Yvonne Mboya
Legislature	National Assembly
Independence from Estmere
• as the Kingdom of Adeland	30 September 1946
• Republic of The Magadi established	18 February 1967
Population
• 2019 estimate	2,261,329
GDP (PPP)	2019 estimate
• Total	$3.195 billion
• Per capita	$1,413
GDP (nominal)	2019 estimate
• Total	$1.592 billion
• Per capita	$704
Gini (2019)	35.9 medium
HDI (2019)	0.496 low
Currency	Magadian denier (MGD)

The Magadi (Gaullican: Magadie), officially the Republic of The Magadi (Gaullican:République de Magadie), is a county located in west Bahia. It is bordered by Yemet to the south and Bamvango to the west. With an estimated population of 2,261,329, it is the smallest country in Bahia in terms of population. It is also the smallest country in Bahia by area. Lake Magadi, the country's namesake, is located along its southwest border. The Some River also defines much of the country's border with Country. Buholaux is the capital and largest city. It is The Magadi's primary financial, cultural, and political center.

Located at the crossroads of Bahia and Rahelia, The Magadi has a dynamic national history and has been a part of many different empires. As part of Bahia's Cradle of Civilization, The Magadi is among the world's oldest inhabited regions. Human settlement was centered on the banks of Lake Magadi, located in the southwest of the country. It was a part of several local empires before conquest by the Irfanic empires of Rahelia. It became part of the Gaullican Empire during the Toubacterie period when it was annexed into the Ade Protectorate. After the Great War, it became a mandate of Estmere known as Mandatory Adeland. In 1946, Adeland gained independence as a constitutional monarchy. Daniel Ogola seized power in a bloodless coup in 1967. Ogola implemented a new constitution and oversaw the transition away from monarchy to republic. He ruled until 1992 when he was removed in a second coup that resulted in a gradual transition to civilian governance and democratic elections.

The Magadi's economy is dominated by farming and mining. It is among the poorest nations of the world and relies significantly on international assistance. The country is a major crossroads of various trafficking routes and struggles with illegal labor practices, such as child labor.

Etymology

The country's name comes from The Magadi Lake. The lake is located on the country's southern border with Yemet. The name was adopted on 18 February 1967 after a new constitution was drafted. Previously, it was known as Adeland. The term Ade was take from one of the Gaullican Ade Protectorate, of which all of modern-day The Magadi was once a part of. The name was used in the Estmerish language. In Gaullican speaking countries, The Magadi is known as Magadie.

People from The Magadi are known as Magadians. In Gaullican countries, they are known as magadien or magadienne.

Government

Denis Ogot
Current President

The Magadi is one of Bahia's youngest democracies. The country began a transition to democracy in 1992 after a series of military governments. The current Constitution of The Magadi was adopted in 1994. It establishes the rule of law, protects the rights of citizens, and create the country's semi-presidential government. The Magadi's constitution draws heavy inspiration from the Constitution of Gaullica. Politics in The Magadi take place within the framework of a multi-party representative democratic republic. The popularly elected President of The Magadi serves as the head of state. Currently, Denis Ogot serves as president. The president is responsible for nominating the Premier of The Magadi and the government. The premier is the head of government and is responsible for its operations. Yvonne Mboya is the current premier and the first woman to hold the office. Executive power is held by the government. Legislative power is officially vested in the National Assembly. In practice, the government is also able to exercise through its parliamentary majority. The most recent election was held on 31 October 2020. Since democratization, the party system has been dominated by the The Magadi Workers' Party.

Judicary and rule of law

The judicary is independent of both the government and the National Assembly. It consists of local courts, the National Court, and a Court of Appeals. The National Court has unlimited original jurisdiction. It has the power to hear and provide rulings in any criminal, civil, or constitutional matter. The National Court is presided over by the Chief Justice. Should a party move for an appeal, it will be heard by the Court of Appeals.

Since democratization, the rule of law has been an important part of The Magadi's political culture. The 1994 constitution provides extensive protections for free speech, freedom of the press, and human rights. While there are strong constitutional protections in place, the government has at times struggled to guarantee these rights. The government has limited control in remote areas of The Magadi, making the rule of law harder to uphold.

Foreign relations

Since democratization, The Magadi has played an increasingly active role in international affairs. It is a member of the Community of Nations, Congress of Bahian States, and the International Forum for Developing States. It has worked to bring an end to conflicts in Bamvango, which have also been cross-border conflicts. Internationally, the government has worked to promote and advance human rights. The Magadi is a member of a number of international organizations.

Before the transition to democracy, The Magadi followed a formal policy of non-alignment. The military government had strained ties with Northern governments resulting from human rights violations. The coup against the pro-Estmerish Adeland monarchy also damaged ties. For a brief period, The Magadi was in confederation with Bamvango known as the Central Bahian Confdederation.

The Magadi is a member of Estmerish Council and La Gaullophonie. It maintains close ties with the Estmerish government. The country is heavily reliant on developmental assistance. Major benefactors include Estmere, Gaullica, the Euclean Community, Rizealand, Senria, and Shangea.

Military

The Defence Forces of The Magadi consists of the Land Forces, the Air Forces, and the Gendarmerie. In 2019, the government spent 2% of the nation's GDP on the military. Equipment of the Land Forces and Air Forces are outdated. Soldiers in both tend to be inexperienced and primarily serve as reservists. The Gendarmerie is effective in its duties and is comparatively well-funded. It is primarily responsible for the country's defence and maintaining stability. The Defence Forces have been criticized for their inability to establish control over remote areas of the country. They are at times dependent on foreign support, particularly reliant on the Estmere Defence Force.

Human rights

Compared to other Bahian states, The Magadi ranks higher on many human rights metrics. There are laws against gender discrimination for hiring practices. However, their enforcement is inconsistent. Under national law, women and girls have equal access to education. As of 2018, the majority of students in the country's school system were girls. According to figures published by the Department for Education and Research, 45% of those enrolled in higher education programs were women. Child marriage is against the law.

In August 2020, the a National Court decision overturned laws making homosexual acts illegal. The court's ruling made homosexual acts legal. The government indicated that it had no interest in challenging the court's ruling or passing new legislation on the issue.

The National Centre for Human Rights in The Magadi was established in 1996. It is based in the capital Buholaux and maintains offices throughout the country. It works with the Magadian government, foreign governments, and non-governmental organizations to promote human rights in the country.

Demographics

Largest cities or towns in The Magadi According to the 2010 Census
	Rank		Province	Pop.
Buholaux Mara	1	Buholaux	Buholaux Province	193,125
	2	Mara	Arua	41,944
	3	Alure	Arua	39,884
	4	Nyamirra	Rorya	35,931
	5	Bobasi	Gucha	23,885
	6	Manga	Rorya	21,767
	7	Ogutu	Kisie	20,031
	8	Gatumba	Arua	11,700
	9	Mugirango	Kisie	10,317
	10	Ogembie	Gucha	10,024