- The Vira
people or
Bavira (in the plural) are one of the most
numerous ethnic groups in the
Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.[citation needed]...
- 2024, it
borders Bafuliru Chiefdom and
Ruzizi Plain Chiefdom to the north,
Bavira Chiefdom to the south, and Lake
Tanganyika and the
Ruzizi River to the east...
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Bafuliiru met
Bavira at the
Kiliba River in combat,
after which the
Bafuliiru were
established north of the
Bavira and
somewhat in
Bavira country itself...
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territory due to its size. The
chiefdom was
established in 1928,
alongside the
Bavira Chiefdom and the
Ruzizi Plain Chiefdom, as part of the
reorganization of...
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Banyabungo or Banyindu; are
exactly close neighbours of Lega; Fuliiro,
Bavira and
Bembe people in the
southern part of
South Kivu; the Banyarwanda/Barundi...
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ethnic groups such as the Bafuliiru, Banyindu, Bamushi, Baholoholo, Babwari,
Bavira, Balega, Bahunde, Banyanga, Bashu, Baamba, Banyamulenge, and Baswaga. Kibembe...
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clashed with the
Bavira at the
Kiliba River,
after which the
Bafuliiru established themselves north of the
Bavira and
partially within Bavira territory. They...
- Bahavu, Banyindu, Babembe, Babuyu, Balega, Babwari, Baholoholo, Banyanga,
Bavira, Bakusu, Batembo, Barongeronge, and Baswaga, as well as
Pygmy communities...
- Batoké Batumba: The
Batumba clan is a
prominent royal lineage clan
among the
Bavira and Bafuliru. The
Batumbas have been
instrumental in
shaping the chiefdom's...
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exposed ethnic divisions, as insurgents—drawn
largely from the Bafuliiru,
Bavira, and
Babembe communities—targeted
wealthy individuals,
including those of...
