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Uukwangali (also Ukwangali, [1] Kwangali, and Kwangari [2] ) is a traditional kingdom of the Kavango people in northern Namibia. Its capital is Nkurenkuru, its current Hompa (king) is Eugene Siwombe Kudumo. The Uukwangali speak ruKwangali.

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References

  1. Muyamba, John (18 December 2014). "Chief Sitentu Mpasi dies". New Era . Archived from the original on 3 October 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  2. Tjitemisa, Kuzeeko (18 November 2016). "Chiefs cost govt millions". New Era . p. 6.