The Royal Council of the Kingdom of Kongo (Kongo: Ne Mbanda-Mbanda or Mbanda Mbanda meaning "the top of the top") was the governing body of officials and nobles of the Kingdom of Kongo from the 15th to 17th century. In theory, the king could not declare war, make or take appointments, and open or close roads without the consent of this council.[1]
- ^ Hilton, Anne: "The Kingdom of Kongo", page 38. Oxford University Press, 1985