Ngweshe Chiefdom | |
|---|---|
| Chefferie de Ngweshe | |
 The landscape view of Ngweshe Chiefdom | |
| Country |  Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Province | South Kivu |
| Territory | Walungu |
| Government | |
| • Mwami | Pierre Ndatabaye Weza III |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,599 km2 (617 sq mi) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 672,436 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
| Official language | French |
| National language | Kiswahili |
The Ngweshe Chiefdom (French: Chefferie de Ngweshe) is a chiefdom located in Walungu Territory, within the South Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It shares borders with Kabare Territory to the north, Rwanda and Burundi to the northeast, Mwenga Territory and Shabunda Territory to the south, and Kaziba Chiefdom to the east.[2] According to the territory's 2018 annual report, the chiefdom has an estimated population of 672,436.[1]
The chiefdom is home to the Bashi people, who are the predominant ethnic group in the region. The traditional chief, known as the "Mwami," serves as the authority figure, responsible for maintaining law and order, resolving disputes, and preserving the customs and traditions of the Bashi people. The Mwami acts as a respected leader and plays a crucial role in promoting social cohesion and the well-being of the community.[3][4][5]
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- ^ "Ndatabaye Ngweshe weza III Pierre: "Chez nous les Bashi, la parole du chef est sacrée et doit être respectée"". Radio Okapi (in French). 2015-08-24. Retrieved 2023-07-15.