Benzambe

Benzambe
Benzambe is located in Central African Republic
Benzambe
Benzambe
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 6°47′22″N 17°38′18″E / 6.78944°N 17.63833°E / 6.78944; 17.63833
CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureOuham
Sub-prefectureBossangoa
CommuneBen Zambé
Population
 (2013)
 • Total
4,500

Benzambe is a village located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ouham northwest of Bossangoa.

History

In September 2013 Benzambe was captured by Anti-balaka fighters supported by former president François Bozizé. On 25 February 2021 Benzambe was recaptured by government forces during their offensive against rebels from Coalition of Patriots for Change. On 16 October seven people were killed by Russian mercenaries in Benzambe.

References

  1. ↑ Centrafrique: des villages autour de Bossangoa sous le contrôle d'hommes armés pro-Bozizé, 8 September 2021
  2. ↑ Centrafrique, Corbeaunews (February 25, 2021). "RCA : les soldats FACA et leurs alliés contrôlent la ville de Benzambé, au nord-ouest de Bossangoa".
  3. ↑ RCA : panique à Benzambé, la population en fuite, les mercenaires russes les pourchassent et tuent trois à nouveau, 18 October 2021