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August 25th 5688
Kiego Bubu - Kiego Today
News from the Capital

Tensions are rising
The extensive campaigning of Bumosi has lead to some rising of tensions all across the country, but especially in the more rural regions. Over the last week, the political landscape has shifted radically following Ben Kwete's speeches all across Ntoto. The movement, while previously viewed more as a fringe group of Dovani nationalists, sees more and more support from different youth groups, rural communities and militant groups, both active and retired. The consensus among Bumosi supporters is that Dovani and Ntoto has for long been ignored and humiliated in the name foreign interests. 
Yesterday, a rally was held in northern Kiego, and many supporters of Kwete were there holding signs such as "Dovani First" or "No Westerners in Ntoto". The rally was mostly peaceful, but some members of a group called "Kufwa Weste" (Luth: Kill the West) were arrested for inciting violence.

Concerns from other parties
The parties in parliament continue voicing their concerns over Bumosi's rhethoric. Liberal MP Marcel Lusamba calls Kwete's ideas dangerous and isolationist, claiming that a Bumosi win in the elections would cause extremism to spike. The Conservative Party also released a short statement urging “responsibility and restraint” though some conservative MPs privately admitted they fear losing rural votes to Bumosi.  The Socialist Party, while sympathetic to the idea of Dovanian cooperation, warned that Bumosi’s message is drifting towards ethnic supremacy rather than unity. Chairman Bobert Mukanya (SP) said that "the west is not our enemy, poverty is, and we must not put extremism before progress."

Foreign businesses vandalized
Three western-owned cafés were vandalized in a crime spree last night. Phrases such as "West out of the East" and "Ntoto for Ntotoans" were spray painted onto their windows. Bumosi denies any involvement, but some critics say that this is a direct result of the campaign promoting the "Dovani against the world" sentiment. The Minister of Interior Kabishi (L) has said that a review into Bumosi's involvement has been put into motion, but it is thought that the government are taking things carefully during election season. Ben Kwete (B) addressed the accusations of the government stating: "Bumosi does not condone violence. But when the people have been exploited for generations, anger is understandable. We are offering them hope, pride, and unity. If the west fears that, perhaps they should reflect on their actions. Furthermore, if the government thinks we are the enemy, the imperialism of the west is more deep rooted into our political system than I thought."