Kasai

American  

[kuh-sahy, kah-] / kəˈsaɪ, kɑ- /

noun

1. a river in S central Africa, flowing from central Angola to and then NW along the Angola-Democratic Republic of the Congo border and through the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the Congo (Zaire) River. About 1,100 miles (1,770 km) long.

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Kasai British  

/ kɑːˈsaɪ /

noun

1. a river in southwestern Africa, rising in central Angola and flowing east then north as part of the border between Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaïre), continuing northwest through the Democratic Republic of Congo to the River Congo. Length: 2154 km (1338 miles)

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Example Sentences

Last year, 45 people died after an outbreak in the central Kasai province.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The last outbreak, in the central province of Kasai, started on August 20, when a 34-year-old pregnant woman was admitted to hospital.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

On Sunday, Cole posted a baby photo of Jackson at the same age as Kasai and, with the use of a pronoun, revealed that Kasai is a baby boy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2025

The hourslong rainfall in the district of Kananga in Kasai Central province destroyed many houses and structures, the province’s governor, John Kabeya, said as rescue efforts intensified in search of survivors.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 2023

But I must tell you this: if you are coming with us to the Kasai, you must drop the 'uncle.'

From The Fire-Gods A Tale of the Congo by Gilson, Charles