Kongbo Explained

Official Name:Kongbo
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:Basse-Kotto
Subdivision Type2:Sub-prefecture
Subdivision Name2:Alindao
Subdivision Type3:Commune
Subdivision Name3:Bakou
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Coordinates:4.7689°N 21.3672°W

Kongbo is a village situated in Basse-Kotto Prefecture, Central African Republic.

History

A clash between armed groups occurred in Kongbo on 24 and 25 August 2017, causing the residents to flee to the MINUSCA base in the village. Two days later, some returned to their homes.[1] Anti-balaka attacked Kongbo on 2 September 2017 and MINUSCA forces repelled it.[2] In June 2018, there was a clash between ex-Séléka and Anti-balaka in Kongbo.[3]

Economy

The village has a market.

Education

There are two schools in Kongbo.

Healthcare

Kongbo has one health center.[4]

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: OCHA . OCHA . République centrafricaine : Aperçu humanitaire (au 28 août 2017) . unocha.org . OCHA . 22 December 2023.
  2. Web site: OCHA . OCHA . République Centrafricaine : Région : Est, Bambari - Rapport hebdo de la situation no 35 (3 septembre 2017) . reliefweb.int . OCHA . 22 December 2023.
  3. Web site: Ndeke Luka . Ndeke Luka . Regain de tensions aux Mbrés, des villages incendiés . radiondekeluka.org . Radio Ndeke Luka . 22 December 2023.
  4. World Health Organization. March 2017. Enquête rapide sur l'estimation des besoins de santé des populations affectées par la crise en République Centrafricaine en 2016. PP. 22 December 2023.