Republic of Rhodesia

Established in the early 1940s after the collapse of British authority in Southern Africa, the Republic of Rhodesia emerged as a fiercely independent, militarized state led by white colonial settlers and former British officers. Declaring itself the rightful heir to Western civilization in Africa, Rhodesia is both an ideological fortress and a geopolitical anomaly in a continent increasingly divided by fascist, communist, and post-colonial forces.

Geopolitical Context

The Republic is bordered by:

• Middle Africa (RK Mittelafrika) – The massive German colonial territory to the north. Rhodesia considers it a potential threat, as Berlin does not officially recognize Rhodesian sovereignty.
• South Africa – A fractured region with Boer nationalist movements and Anglo remnants.
• Portuguese Mozambique – A rare ally in the region, sharing trade routes and military cooperation agreements.

Constant border tension with Middle Africa has led Rhodesia to militarize its northern frontier, fearing a surprise invasion or "pacification" campaign under the guise of Reich colonial order.

Political Structure and Leadership

Officially a presidential republic, Rhodesia is an authoritarian regime controlled by a white settler elite and veteran military officers. Power is centralized and opposition is virtually nonexistent.

President John Trevor Langridge

• Title: President of the Republic and Protector of the White People of Southern Africa
• Background: Former British colonial officer turned nationalist strongman
• Ideology: White African nationalism, anti-communism, anti-imperialism (especially anti-German and anti-Soviet), autarkic economics
• Popularity: High among white elites and veterans, repressive toward Black communities and political dissidents

Langridge’s regime enforces ideological loyalty through media control, militarized education, and a national mythos built on the defense of “Western civilization” in Africa.

The Rhodesian National Party (RNP)

• The only legal party in Rhodesia, acting as the ideological and administrative arm of the regime.
• All candidates and civil servants must pledge loyalty to the President and the Republic.
• Political participation is restricted to whites only.
• National elections are controlled and uncompetitive.
• Censorship of foreign propaganda and pro-German or pro-Soviet material is absolute.

National Security Council

Known as the White National Security Council, this is the true inner circle of power. It includes high-ranking military officials, business magnates, and religious leaders aligned with Langridge’s vision. It directs all state security operations, from internal surveillance to foreign diplomacy.