Gbema Kpolo of Mande

The Gbema Kpolo of Mande is a hegemonic West African state located in the Sahel & West Afromontane Rainforests, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to Mali. It is an absolute monarchy that indirectly rules through tribal chiefs called "Nyaia" that are allocated swaths of land in return for subjugation by their ruler. The economy is predominantly agricultural, however vast mineral deposits exist and are used to maintain tribal loyalty, trade, and control of nearby trade routes. The state is comprised of dozens of tribal leaders that swear loyalty to one paramount leader being the Kpɔnɔ (Kpono), viewed as a divine messenger and a protector of the community.
Category:Countries in Africa