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OUR cultural
The Azande’s
The Azande — the plural form of “Zande” in their own language — are an ethnic group found across North‑Central Africa.They located in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) the south‑central and southwestern regions of South Sudan, and the southeastern part of the Central African Republic.
In the DRC, Azande communities are found in Orientale Province along the Uele River, including Dungu, Duruma, Isiro and Kisangani. In the Central African Republic, they live in the districts of Bangasu, Obo and Rafai. In South Sudan, Azande populations are concentrated in Central and Western Equatoria and Western Bahr al‑Ghazal, in towns such as Yei, Maridi, Yambio, Tambura, Deim Zubeir, Wau, and Momoi.
OUR cultural
Restoration of the Azande Kingdom
The Azande Kingdom is one of the oldest Kingdoms in Africa. It was divided and destroyed
by the colonial powers ending with the killing of King Gbudue in 1905. After more than a
century, the Azande Kingdom has been finally restored to enhance, preserve and promote the
Azande culture, heritage and traditions.
In February 2022, the Azande Kingdom (Kindo nga ga Azande) was restored with the coronation of His Majesty King (Bakindo) Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue.
In February 2022, the Azande Kingdom was re‑established after 117 years, following the death of King Gbudue at the hands of colonial forces in 1905. The Azande Kingdom, one of Africa’s oldest traditional institutions, had collapsed after the death of King Gbudue. More than a century later, the revival aims to strengthen, protect, and celebrate Azande culture, traditions, and heritage.
The restored Kingdom also seeks to bring the Azande people together and promote peaceful coexistence with neighboring communities across Western Equatoria State and the wider South Sudan region.
Chieftaincy
Structure of the Azande Kingdom
In South Sudan, the area of Azande Kingdom is made of four chieftaincies headed by
Paramount Chiefs each.
Bakere Gbia Yambio: Paramount Chief of Yambio is His Majesty Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue,
Bakindo – King of the Azande.
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