In May 2002, Abba became the capital of the fourth sub-prefecture of Nana-Mambéré by dismemberment of the sub-prefecture of Baboua .[citation needed] On 19 August 2020 rebel groups Return, Reclamation, Rehabilitation reportedly moved its headquarters there.[4] On 5 March 2021 Abba was recaptured by government forces.[5]
Education
The municipality has two public schools in Abo-Boguirma and Abba and four private schools in Sagani, Lamy-Bony, Camp Café and Ndoké.