Rufiji–Ruvuma languages

Rufiji–Ruvuma
Geographic distribution	Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania
Linguistic classification	Niger–Congo? Atlantic–Congo Benue–Congo Southern Bantoid Bantu Rufiji–Ruvuma
Language codes
Glottolog	rufi1235

The Rufiji–Ruvuma languages are a group of Bantu languages established by Gloria Waite (1979) and subsequent researchers: N10 (less Manda), P10 (Ngindo moved to N10), P20.

The languages, or clusters, along with their Guthrie identifications are:

• Ruvuma (P20):
  • Yao–Mwera
  • Makonde: Makonde–Machinga, Mabiha
• Mbinga
  • Ruhuhu (N10): Matengo, Mpoto
  • Matandu (P10): Matumbi, Ndengereko (Rufiji)
  • Lwegu: Ngindo (P10), Ndendeule, Ndwewe (N10)
• Songea (N10): Ngoni

Among the Guthrie languages not specifically classified are Nindi (N10, said to be close to Ndendeule); and Tonga of Malawi (N10).

Nurse moves Manda to Bena–Kinga, but Ehret keeps it here.