Africa-Press – Angola. Huambo – The Kingdom of Bailundo (central region of Angola) is taking part in the ID4Africa 2025 Annual Conference in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, through Ambassador Castelo Ekuikui.
Participation in this important international platform is part of the diplomatic efforts of the Kingdom of Bailundo in strengthening relations with African institutions and international organizations, with a view to valuing the traditional, cultural and historical identity of the peoples.
During the event, the Kingdom’s ambassador, representing King Ekuikui VI, Tchongolola Tchongonga, is expected to take part in high-level sessions and hold meetings with delegations from various countries.
He plans to address issues of digital inclusion, modern civil registration systems and the safeguarding of traditional community identities in the context of digital governance in Africa.
This diplomatic mission is particularly important for projecting the role of the traditional monarchy in the debate on the continent’s digital future, reinforcing the importance of culture and tradition as fundamental elements in the development process.
ID4Africa is a continental conference that brings together governments, technology experts, multilateral institutions and representatives of civil society, with the aim of promoting sustainable, secure and accessible digital identification solutions for all African citizens.
With this presence in Addis Ababa, the Kingdom of Bailundo reaffirms its commitment to modernity without abandoning its roots, seeking to contribute to a more integrated, inclusive and culturally aware Africa.
Kingdom of Bailundo
With a court made up of more than 37 members, the Kingdom of Bailundo, located in the central province of Huambo, strengthened itself during the reign of Ekuikui II, from 1876 to 1890. But it was King Katyavala I who founded it, coming from the lands of Kwanza-Sul with his family, when he lived in the vicinity of the Halavala mountains.
Before the 17th century, the kingdom remained under colonial rule. It wasn’t until around 1770/71 that Portugal settled in the Kingdom of Bailundo with the presence of a judge. In 1885, the Portuguese colony was already represented in the kingdom with a captain-major.
King Ekuikui II was an excellent diplomat. He dared to avoid war and encouraged the practice of agriculture among the population, and during his reign, Bailundo did not face any major wars. After his death, major wars broke out, culminating in the subjugation of the town and the entire Central Plateau region in 1902.
Also reigning in Bailundo were kings Jahulo I, Samandalu, Tchingui I, Tchingui II, Ekuikui I, Numa I, Hundungulo I, Tchissende I, Jungulo, Ngundji, Tchivukuvuku Tchama Tchongonga, Utondossi, Bonji, Bongue, Tchissende II and Vassovava
The list includes Katiavala II, Ekongoliohombo, Numa II, Moma, Kangovi, Hundungulo II, Mutu Ya Kevela (viceroy), Tchissende III, Jahulo II, Mussitu, Tchinendele, Kapoko, Numa II, Pessela Tchongolola, Ekuikui III, Ekuikui IV and Ekuikui V, while Ekuikui VI is their current sovereign.
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