Bukama Territory

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Bukama
Bukama Territory
Bukama Territory
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Bukama
Coordinates: 8°53′S26°07′E / 8.89°S 26.11°E / -8.89; 26.11
CountryFlag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo
Province Haut-Lomami
Time zone UTC+2 (CAT)

Bukama is a territory in the Haut-Lomami province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The territory contains town of Bukama, as well as the eastern half of Upemba National Park.

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History

In January 2024, a group of 40 Mai Mai Kata Katanga fighters stormed the police station in Bukama Territory's Luena village, raising the separatist Katangese flag and demanding the release of a milita member arrested at the location. However, the local policemen were able to easily repel the raid with some reinforcements. [1] From 7 to 8 December 2024, 80 Mai Mai Kata Katanga militants raided the village of Kapando, Bukama Territory, where they killed two civilians and stole 500,000 Congolese francs. Many civilians fled the area in response. [2]

Politics

Bukama Territory is represented in the National Assembly by five deputies:

References

  1. "Haut-Lomami : environ 40 assaillants créent la panique à Luena". Radio Okapi. 4 January 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  2. "Bukama : double meurtre après l'incursion de Maï-Maï Bakata Katanga à Kapando". Radio Okapi. 10 December 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2025.