Batangafo
Place in Ouham-Fafa, Central African Republic
7°18′N 18°18′E / 7.300°N 18.300°E / 7.300; 18.300 (2003)
Batangafo is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ouham-Fafa at the confluence of Ouham River and its affluent Fafa.
History
FDPC militias attacked Batangafo on 20 February 2009.[1] They looted weapons and ammunition from the gendarmerie post and food from the aid agency warehouse.[2][3]
In August 2014 heavy clashes erupted in Batangafo between Séléka and Sangaris forces resulting in more than 50 deaths.[4] On 31 October 2018 heavy clashes broke out between Anti-balaka and ex-Séléka fighters in Batangafo resulting in at least 15 deaths[5] The town was recaptured by government forces on 12 April 2021.[6]
In December 2020, Batangafo became the capital of Ouham-Fafa Prefecture.[7]
Transport
There is an airport in Bafangafo.
See also
- Lake Chad replenishment project
- Waterway
References
- ^ Lamba, Sebastien. "Centrafrique : Bangui confirme une attaque rebelle à Batangafo (Nord)". acap.cf. Agence Centrafricane de Presse. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ Ngoupana, Paul-Marin. "CAR rebels attack police post, steal kit - officer". reuters.com. Reuters. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ The New Humanitarian, The New Humanitarian. "Who's who with guns". thenewhumanitarian.org. The New Humanitarian. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ RCA: A Batangafo, les combats ont fait au moins 50 morts, 6 August 2014
- ^ "Summary of internal review on the October 31st events in Batangafo, Central African Republic" (PDF). February 2019.
- ^ RCA : après la ville de Kaga-Bandoro, c’est le tour de Batangafo d’être reprise par l’armée nationale, 12 April 2021
- ^ Oubangui Médias, Oubangui Médias. "La Centrafrique dispose désormais de 20 préfectures et de 84 sous-préfectures". oubanguimedias.com. Oubangi Medias. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
7°18′N 18°18′E / 7.300°N 18.300°E / 7.300; 18.300
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