[6] The region's topography consists mainly of rolling hills that stretch across the landscape, interspersed with fertile valleys ideal for agriculture.

Approximately half of the chiefdom's land is situated within the Ruzizi Plain, where prominent areas such as Kamanyola, Burhale, Kaniola, Mulambi, Ngando, Irongo, and Karhongo thrive in agriculture.

Correspondingly, the Nshesha River flows through the Ngweshe Chiefdom, receiving water from its own network of tributaries and smaller streams.

Farmers take advantage of the reduced water levels in these regions to engage in activities such as rice farming or other crops that thrive in drier conditions.

The average annual temperature in Ngweshe falls within the range of 19 °C to 23 °C, providing a generally mild and comfortable climate throughout the year.

Some areas have steep slopes, while others feature rugged terrain, such as Kaniola, Izege, Luciga, Karhongo, Rubimbi, and Mushinga.

The scarcity of pasture lands has led to a noticeable decrease in livestock numbers, posing a challenge to the traditional livelihoods of the local communities.

Notably, on October 20, 1920, the District Commissioner, Beau de Ghiuste, officially recognized the Ngweshe Chiefdom through decision n°54, bestowing formal acknowledgment of its existence within the administrative framework.

His decision supplemented and reinforced the recognition of the Ngweshe Chiefdom, reaffirming its place within the administrative hierarchy and solidifying its position as a recognized entity within the Kivu Region.

They dismantled refugee camps and perpetrated massacres and small-scale killings across various regions of eastern DRC, particularly in Uvira, Bukavu, Fizi, Walungu, Kabare, Kalehe, Shabunda, Goma, Rutchuru, Mugunga, Lac Vert, Masisi, Walikale, Tingi-Tingi, Amisi, Pangi, Kasongo, and Kindu.

The AFDL and RPA forces destroyed Hutu makeshift camps and committed massacres in Uvira Territory, advancing towards Bukavu.

Incidentally, the Chimanga camp, located seventy-one kilometers west of Bukavu, witnessed the killing of several hundred refugees by AFDL/RPA units around November 22, 1996.

[18] The security situation worsened during the Second Congo War, as elements of the Rally for Congolese Democracy (RCD) and RPA recruited numerous young minors, including those from Ngweshe Chiefdom.

[19] Forced recruitment of children persisted until at least June 2003 when the conflict concluded with the signing of the Global and Inclusive Agreement and the establishment of a transitional government.