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The Upemba Twa
The Upemba Twa, also known as the Luba Twa, are a group of indigenous people residing in the Upemba Depression region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This group is part of the larger Twa ethnic community, which is spread across various parts of Central Africa. The Upemba Twa are particularly notable for their deep historical and cultural connections to the Upemba Depression, a large marshy basin with a rich archaeological heritage. Historically, the Upemba Twa have been closely linked with the Luba Kingdom, which emerged in the 16th century in the Upemba Depression. The Twa people, also known as Batwa or Pygmies, are traditionally known for their hunter-gatherer…
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The Wochua people
The Wochua people, also known as Achua, were a significant group of pygmy inhabitants in the dense forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly concentrated south of the Welle River. They garnered attention in the Western world primarily through the explorations and documentation of Wilhelm Junker during the years 1880 to 1883. The Wochua were traditionally hunter-gatherers, adept at navigating the intricacies of their forest environment for sustenance and survival. Their lifestyle revolved around a deep understanding of the flora and fauna of the Congo Basin, utilizing their knowledge to gather a variety of wild foods and hunt small game. Their intimate relationship with the forest not only…