Batangafo Explained

Official Name:	Batangafo
Pushpin Map:	Central African Republic
Pushpin Label Position:	bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:	Location in Central African Republic
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	Central African Republic
Subdivision Name1:	Ouham-Fafa
Subdivision Name3:	16,420
Subdivision Type2:	District
Leader Title:	Sub-Prefect
Leader Name:	Achille Fayanga^[1]
Unit Pref:	Imperial
Population As Of:	2003
Population Total:	16,420
Population Blank1 Title:	Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:	Religions
Coordinates:	7.3°N 36°W

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.^[2] They looted weapons and ammunition from the gendarmerie post and food from the aid agency warehouse.^{[3] [4]}

In August 2014 heavy clashes erupted in Batangafo between Séléka and Sangaris forces resulting in more than 50 deaths.^[5] On 31 October 2018 heavy clashes broke out between Anti-balaka and ex-Séléka fighters in Batangafo resulting in at least 15 deaths^[6] The town was recaptured by government forces on 12 April 2021.^[7]

In December 2020, Batangafo became the capital of Ouham-Fafa Prefecture.^[8]

Transport

There is an airport in Bafangafo.

See also

• Lake Chad replenishment project
• Waterway

References

7.3°N 36°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Oubangui Medias . Oubangui Medias . Centrafrique : Décrets portant nomination des Gouverneurs, des Préfets et des Sous-Préfets . oubanguimedias.com . Oubangui Medias . 5 June 2024.
2. Web site: Lamba . Sebastien . Centrafrique : Bangui confirme une attaque rebelle à Batangafo (Nord) . acap.cf . Agence Centrafricane de Presse . 30 April 2023.
3. Web site: Ngoupana . Paul-Marin . CAR rebels attack police post, steal kit - officer . reuters.com . Reuters . 30 April 2023.
4. Web site: The New Humanitarian. The New Humanitarian . Who’s who with guns . thenewhumanitarian.org . The New Humanitarian . 30 April 2023.
5. https://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/20140806-rca-batangafo-combats-50-morts-sangaris-misca RCA: A Batangafo, les combats ont fait au moins 50 morts
6. Web site: Summary of internal review on the October 31st events in Batangafo, Central African Republic . February 2019.
7. https://corbeaunews-centrafrique.com/rca-apres-la-ville-de-kaga-bandoro-cest-le-tour-de-batangafo-detre-reprise-par-larmee-nationale/ RCA : après la ville de Kaga-Bandoro, c’est le tour de Batangafo d’être reprise par l’armée nationale
8. Web site: Oubangui Médias . Oubangui Médias . La Centrafrique dispose désormais de 20 préfectures et de 84 sous-préfectures . oubanguimedias.com . Oubangi Medias . 10 March 2023.