We, the undersigned chiefs of Nzungi, agree to recognize the sovereignty of the African International Association, and in sign thereof, adopt its flag (blue, with a golden star). We declare we shall keep the road open and free of all tax and impost on all strangers arriving with the recommendation of the agents of the above Association.
All troubles between ourselves and neighbors, or with strangers of any nationality, we shall refer to the arbitration of the above Association.
We declare that we have not made any written or oral agreement with any person previous to this that would render this agreement null and void.
We declare that from henceforth we and our successors shall abide by the decision of the representatives of the Association in all matters affecting our welfare or our possessions, and that we shall not enter into any agreement with any person without referring all matters to the chief of Manyanga, or the chief of Léopoldville, or act in any manner contrary to the tenor or spirit of this agreement.
Witnesses:
Dualla (his x mark), of Chami, Pard.
Mwamba (his x mark), of Makitu’s.
Keekuru (his x mark), Chief of Nzungi.
Nseka (his x mark), Chief of Banza Mbuba.
Nzako (his x mark), of Banza Mbuba.