Kabambare Territory

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Kabambare is a territory in Maniema province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It comprises six collectivities: Babuyu, Bahemba (Kibangula), Bahombo (Kabambare), Lulindi, Saramabila, and Wamaza. The majority of the residents are speakers of Bangubangu. Buyu, and Hemba.

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