Group

Teke people

Nation Active 1500 CE – 2215 CE

The Bateke are a Central African ethnic group that speaks the Teke languages.

Its population is situated mainly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo and with a minority in Gabon.

Omar Bongo, President of Gabon in the late 20th century, is a member of the Bateke.

Member Cities

Moran, J. (n.d.). Teke people. History Atlas. Retrieved 15 September 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/groups/teke-people-1/

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