Boulo, Central African Republic Explained

Official Name:Boulo
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
Subdivision Type2:Sub-prefecture
Subdivision Name2:Markounda
Subdivision Type3:Commune
Subdivision Name3:Nana Markounda
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Coordinates:7.3694°N 17.1967°W

Boulo is a village situated in Ouham Prefecture, Central African Republic.

History

A clash between RJ and Seleka ensued in Boulo at the end of December 2017, killing one Seleka militia.[1] As a result, Seleka burned ten houses in the village, causing the displacement of the villagers.[2]

An armed group attacked the FACA position in Boulo on 24 November 2024. Although FACA soldiers managed to repel the attack, four houses were burned, and one woman was injured. Local governments attributed CPC to the attack.[3] However, CMSPR, an armed group led by Armel Sayo, claimed the attack.[4]

Economy

In 2020, a gold deposit was discovered in Boulo.[5]

Education

There is a school in the village.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Del Rio . Jose . MARKOUNDA EN DETRESSE . josedelrio.org . Jose Del Rio . 30 November 2024.
  2. Action Against Hunger. UNICEF. 30 January 2018. Evaluation Multisectorielle RRM (MSA) : Rapport Préliminaire (de Boguila/Sous-préfecture de Nangha-Boguila /Préfecture de l’Ouham). 1. 30 November 2024.
  3. Web site: Ndeke Luka . Ndeke Luka . Centrafrique : un poste avancé de l’armée visé par une attaque rebelle près de Markounda . radiondekeluka.org . Radio Ndeke Luka . 30 November 2024.
  4. Web site: Centraafrica . Centraafrica . La rébellion d’Armel SAYO attaque un poste des FACA à Boulo . centrafrica.com . Centraafrica . 30 November 2024.
  5. Web site: aBangui . aBangui . Centrafrique : la population du nord exaspérée par les braquages à main armée . abangui.com . abangui . 30 November 2024.
  6. OCHA. 2015 . REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE Préfecture de l'Ouham (au 20 janvier 2015) . PDF . 30 November 2024.