Zangba

Zangba
sub-prefectures
Country Central African Republic
Government
 • Sub-PrefectSerge Fortune Badela[1]

Zangba is a sub-prefecture of Basse-Kotto in the Central African Republic.[2][3]

Geography

The locality is located on the right bank of the Ubangi River which is the border with Congo DRC.

History

UPC fighter in Zangba, September 2019

As of May 2021 Zangba remains under control of Union for Peace in the Central African Republic rebel group.[4] On 20 July 2024 Zangba was recaptured by the armed forces.[5]

Administration

The sub-prefecture of Zangba is made up of the two communes of Ouambé and Yabongo.

References

  1. ^ Oubangui Medias, Oubangui Medias. "Centrafrique : Décrets portant nomination des Gouverneurs, des Préfets et des Sous-Préfets". oubanguimedias.com. Oubangui Medias. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Zangba". AccuWeather. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Zangba". Google Maps. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  4. ^ RCA : la sous-préfecture de Zangba, Basse-Kotto, les hommes armés occupent les points stratégiques de la ville, 12 May 2021
  5. ^ Centrafrique : l’armée mène un assaut contre des rebelles dans la Basse-Kotto, 23 July 2024

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