Scottish Borders Council Issues Second Eviction to Self-Proclaimed African Tribe

The self-styled "Kingdom of Kubala," a group identifying as an African tribe, has been served a second eviction notice by Scottish Borders Council after relocating to a new camp on council-owned land near Jedburgh following an initial eviction from privately owned land. The group, led by Kofi Offeh who calls himself King Atehene, along with Jean Gasho (Queen Nandi) and Kaura Taylor (handmaiden Asnat), claim ancestral rights to the land, asserting it was stolen from their ancestors 400 years ago. Despite the eviction orders, the group has remained defiant, stating on social media that "The Kingdom of Kubala can never be destroyed." The council has set a deadline for the group to vacate the new site by noon on Monday, after which it may seek further legal enforcement through a sheriff's order if the group does not comply. The group's refusal to engage with media except those who bring gifts has been noted, and the situation reflects ongoing tensions concerning land rights and legal authority in the region.