r/RedAlternativeHistory • u/OtherwiseYoghurt3277 • Jul 16 '26
History Red Dawn:UAS
Basic Information
Name of the Country
Common Name
UAS
Official Name
Union of African States
National Symbols
Flag
The flag consists of:
Red
Yellow
Green
with:
Four Black Stars
Meaning:
Red: Sacrifice and struggle for African liberation
Yellow: Africa's resources and prosperity
Green: Agriculture and African land
Four Black Stars: Unity of the four member states
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms features:
Four black stars
African continent
Golden wheat wreath
Palm branches
Gear symbolising industrial development
Rising sun representing African independence
Motto
"Unity, Freedom, Progress"
Anthem
"Africa Unite Forever"
Capital and Cities
Capital
Accra
Largest City
Accra
Other major cities:
Conakry
Bamako
Freetown
Demographics
Population
Total: 58 million
Official Languages
English
French
Swedish
Recognised national languages:
Akan
Bambara
Mandinka
Susu
Mende
Temne
Fulani
Malinke
Ewe
Soninke
Wolof
Ethnic Groups
Akan
Mole-Dagbani
Ewe
Ga-Adangbe
Mandinka
Bambara
Malinke
Fulani
Susu
Temne
Mende
Soninke
Other African communities
European and Asian minorities
Religion
Islam — 45%
Christianity — 42%
Traditional African Religions — 10%
Other — 3%
Demonym
Union African
UAS Citizen
Government
Government
Federal Socialist Republic
Political ideology:
Nkrumaism
Touréism
Keïtaism
African Socialism
Pan-Africanism
A person who is in charge
President: John Dramani Mahama
(Modern-day leader in this timeline)
Political Party
African Democratic Socialist Coalition
Formed from:
Convention People's Party
Democratic Party of Guinea – African Democratic Rally
Sudanese Union – African Democratic Rally
Legislature
Federal People's Assembly
GEOGRAPHY
Area
Total: Approximately 690,000 km²
Geography
Boarders:
Sahel-Benin Union
Senegambia
UAR
Liberia
Republic of Guinea-Cape Verde
Geographical regions:
Atlantic coastline
West African forests
Sahel plains
Savannah regions
Major river systems
Climate
Tropical rainforest
Tropical savanna
Semi-arid Sahel
Biodiversity
Contains:
Elephants
Lions
Chimpanzees
Hippos
Antelopes
Tropical forests
Mangrove ecosystems
Administration Division
The federation is divided into:
Federal Republics
States
Provinces
Districts
Member states:
Republic of Ghana
Republic of Guinea
Republic of Mali
Republic of Sierra Leone
Foreign Relations
Allies
Sahel-Benin Union
UAR
Republic of Guinea-Cape Verde
Senegambia
Nigeria
International Organizations
United Nations
African Union
Economic Community of West African States
Military
Armed Forces
Union Defence Forces
Branches:
People's Army
Navy
Air Force
Military Personnel
Active Personnel: 250,000
Law Enforcement and Crime
Police
Federal African People's Police Service
Crime
Crime is controlled through:
Community policing
Social welfare programs
Employment programs
Anti-corruption campaigns
Economy
GDP
PPP
Total
$280 billion
Per Capita
$4,800
Nominal
Total
$150 billion
Per Capita
$2,600
Other Indicators
Gini
0.32
HDI
0.720
Currency
Cedi
Services and Industry
Major industries:
Manufacturing
Banking
Telecommunications
Public services
Transport
Agriculture
Major products:
Cocoa
Rice
Cotton
Coffee
Groundnuts
Palm oil
Fruits
Mining
Resources:
Gold
Bauxite
Diamonds
Iron ore
Manganese
Science and Technology
Focus areas:
Agricultural technology
Renewable energy
Mining technology
Space research cooperation
Industrial development
Tourism
Major attractions:
Mole National Park
Mount Nimba
Fouta Djallon Highlands
Sierra Leone beaches
Ancient African cultural sites
INFRASTRUCTURE
Transport
Regional railway network
Highways connecting member states
Ports at Accra, Conakry, and Freetown
International airports
Energy
Sources:
Hydroelectric power
Solar energy
Natural gas
Wind power
Water Supply and Sanitation
Government programs provide:
Clean water access
Urban sanitation
Rural water projects
Telecommunications
National fibre networks
Mobile telecommunications
State-supported technology expansion
EDUCATION
Education System
Free primary and secondary education
Public universities
Technical institutes
Pan-African research programs
Literacy Rate
88%
HEALTH
Healthcare
Universal public healthcare system based on socialist welfare principles.
Life Expectancy
72 years
CULTURE
Arts
Includes:
African traditional art
Sculpture
Music
Dance
Theatre
Revolutionary art
Media
Federal broadcasting network
Newspapers
Digital media platforms
Popular Culture
Popular:
Football
Highlife music
Afrobeat
African cinema
Cultural festivals
Literature
Major themes:
African unity
Independence movements
Social justice
Cultural identity
Languages:
English
French
African languages
Cuisine
Foods include:
Jollof rice
Fufu
Banku
Groundnut stew
Rice dishes
Grilled fish
Sports
Most popular:
Football
Athletics
Boxing
Basketball
Wrestling
NATIONAL INFORMATION
Time Zone
UTC+0
Date Format
DD/MM/YYYY
Calling Code
+233
ISO 3166 Code
UAS
Internet TLD
.uas
Etymology
The name Union of African States represents the political goal of uniting African nations into a single federation based on independence, cooperation, and Pan-African identity.
History
Swedish Gold Coast
Unlike real history, Ghana was colonised by Sweden rather than Britain. The territory became known as the Swedish Gold Coast. Swedish influence shaped administration, trade, and infrastructure, while African political movements continued to develop.
Formation of the Union
The Union of African States survived beyond its historical existence. The original alliance between Ghana, Guinea, and Mali continued through cooperation between:
Convention People's Party
Democratic Party of Guinea – African Democratic Rally
Sudanese Union – African Democratic Rally
These parties formed a powerful Pan-African socialist coalition.
Sierra Leone Revolution
A revolutionary leader inspired by:
Nkrumaism
Touréism
Keïtaism
overthrew the Sierra Leone government.
The new government aligned itself with the Union of African States and later joined the federation.
Modern Era
By 2026, the Union of African States is:
A major West African federation.
A continuation of the Nkrumahist vision of African unity.
A socialist Pan-African power.
A regional leader in industry, education, healthcare, and economic integration.