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Basile Chiefdom | |
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Chiefdom | |
| Chefferie de Basile | |
| Country |  Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Province | South Kivu |
| Territory | Mwenga Territory |
| Government | |
| • Mwami | Kalenga Riziki Lwango II |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
| Official language | French |
| National language | Kiswahili |
The Basile Chiefdom (French: Chefferie de Basile) is a chiefdom located in the Mwenga Territory of South Kivu Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It shares borders with the Luindi Chiefdom to the east, the Wamuzimu Chiefdom to the west, and is bounded by the Shabunda Territory and Walungu Territory to the north, as well as the Itombwe Sector to the south.[1][2][3]
The chiefdom is predominantly inhabited by the Lega people, who form the major ethnic group within its boundaries. Serving as a local governance structure for their community, the chiefdom is overseen by a traditional leader known as the Mwami, who maintains law and order, resolves conflicts, and preserves Lega customs and traditions. Besides the Lega people, the Basile Chiefdom also accommodates migrant populations from neighboring areas, including the Walungu Territory and Kabare Territory.[2][4]
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