Moba Territory

History

The territory has been damaged by a series of rebellions and civil wars, the last being the Second Congo War (1998-2003). Since then the destroyed or damages villages are slowly being rebuilt.

In December 2024, Mai Mai Kata Katanga rebels attacked four villages and burned over 50 houses in Moba Territory, causing around 4,000 civilians to flee.

Geography and climate

The west of the territory is bounded by Lake Tanganyika and the south by Zambia. To the north is Kalemie Territory and to the east Manono Territory and Pweto Territory.{{cite web|url=http://www.rgc.cd/doctech/UNDP-GIS-25_RDC_administratif.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100401040116/http://rgc.cd/doctech/UNDP-GIS-25_RDC_administratif.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=2010-04-01 Rivers flowing through the territory include the Mulobozi River, Lufako River, Mulondi River, Lunangwa River and the Tshama River. Moba-Port has a tropical climate, with a dry season from June to August. Temperatures range from around 70 °C to 90 °C, but may fall as low as 50 °C in June or July. Inland at and higher elevations the climate is cooler.

Subdivisions

The territory contains the following chiefdoms or sectors:

• Bena-Kamanya Sector
• Bena-Tanga Chiefdom
• Kansabala Chiefdom
• Kayabala Chiefdom
• Manda Chiefdom

Economy

Lake Tanganyika is of great importance as a source of fish. The land is rich is minerals. Gold is mined on a small scale, and copper, iron and diamonds have yet to be exploited. The soil is fertile. Crops include corn, beans, cassava, potato, wheat, rice, sweet potatoes, sorghum, coffee, Eleusine, onions, garlic, peas, peanut, tomato, banana, sugarcane, different types of fruit trees and palm oil. Road communications are poor. Few people have television and none have internet access.

Health and education

There are five secondary schools for the territory, specializing in biochemistry, fishing, business, and teaching. All schools are poorly equipped. Kirungu has a College of Rural Development.

References

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References

1. (8 October 2007). "Refugees urge resumption of repatriation to Moba; UNHCR waits". UNHCR.
2. (19 December 2024). "Tanganyika : plus de 4000 déplacés à la suite des incursions des miliciens Bakata Katanga à Moba". Radio Okapi.