Bozoum (Bozoum Sub-Prefecture)
Bozoum is the capital of Ouham-Pendé, one of the 14 prefectures of the Central African Republic.
On 13 January 2014 Seleka withdrew from Bozoum. Anti-balaka took control of the town. Muslims who lived there were subjects to threats by militiamen. In March 2017 Anti-balakas disarmed peacekeepers who tried to enter Bozoum.
In March 2019 it was reported that Bozoum was under control of the government with armed forces being deployed there to protect Chinese companies operating in the area.
On 19 November 2020 government forces withdrew from Bozoum and month later on 18 December it was captured by rebels from Coalition of Patriots for Change. It was recaptured by government forces on 25 February 2021.
On 13 January 2014 Seleka withdrew from Bozoum. Anti-balaka took control of the town. Muslims who lived there were subjects to threats by militiamen. In March 2017 Anti-balakas disarmed peacekeepers who tried to enter Bozoum.
In March 2019 it was reported that Bozoum was under control of the government with armed forces being deployed there to protect Chinese companies operating in the area.
On 19 November 2020 government forces withdrew from Bozoum and month later on 18 December it was captured by rebels from Coalition of Patriots for Change. It was recaptured by government forces on 25 February 2021.
Map - Bozoum (Bozoum Sub-Prefecture)
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Country - Central_African_Republic
Flag of the Central African Republic |
The Central African Republic covers a land area of about 620000 km2. , it had an estimated population of around million. , the Central African Republic is the scene of a civil war, which is ongoing since 2012.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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XAF | Central African CFA franc | Fr | 0 |
ISO | Language |
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FR | French language |
KG | Kongo language |
LN | Lingala language |
SG | Sango language |