Koundé, Central African Republic Explained
| Official Name: | Koundé |
| 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 Type1: | Prefecture |
| Subdivision Name1: | Nana-Mambéré |
| Subdivision Type2: | Sub-prefecture |
| Subdivision Name2: | Baboua |
| Subdivision Type3: | Commune |
| Subdivision Name3: | Koundé |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities |
| Population Blank2 Title: | Religions |
| Coordinates: | 6.1106°N 14.6364°W |
Koundé is a village located near Cameroon-Central African Republic border in Nana-Mambéré Prefecture.
History
Ngaoundere kingdom erected an outpost for slave raids in Koundé before the colonization era.[1] In 1896, the French established a post in Koundé. Koundé was the capital of Baboua Sub-prefecture from 1896 to 1907, when the capital was moved to Baboua.[2]
On 19 March 2019, suspected 3R rebels assassinated the mayor of Koundé and his son.[3] The next day, a clash between 3R and village self-defense group ensued during the mayor's funeral. One 3R rebel member died during the clash.[4] This situation caused the residents to flee to the bush and Cameroon.[5]
3R rebel captured Koundé on 13 May 2020, two hours after the fall of Besson.[6]
Healthcare
Koundé has one health post.[7] In 2020, the maternity unit was built at the health post as part of the Reintegration Project for Ex-Combatants.[8]
Notes and References
- Thierry Vircoulon. August 2017. Assessment of Conflict Dynamics in Mercy Corps’ Area of Intervention (Nana-Mambéré Prefecture). Mercy Corps. 9.
- Book: Serre . Jacques . Fandos-Rius . Juan . Répertoire de l'administration territoriale de la République centrafricaine . 2014 . L’Harmattan . Paris . 978-2-343-01298-8 . 95.
- Web site: Lenga . Gervais . RCA : assassinat du maire de la commune de Kondé par des hommes armés. . corbeaunews-centrafrique . Corbeaunews Centrafrique . 18 April 2023.
- Web site: Centrafrique : Sept personnes mortes et plusieurs autres blessées après les affrontements entre les 3R et autodéfenses à Koundé . abangui.com . RJDH-Centrafrique . 18 April 2023.
- Web site: RCA: des éléments de 3R accusés dans des assassinats à Koundé . corbeaunews-centrafrique . Corbeaunews Centrafrique . 18 April 2023.
- Web site: Lenga . Gervais . RCA : le chef rebelle Abbas Sidiki en fuite, fait son retour en force dans le maquis. . corbeaunews-centrafrique . Corbeaunews Centrafrique . 18 April 2023.
- 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. W. 18 April 2023.
- Web site: Ngbapo . Jules Gauthier . Centrafrique : Une maternité neuve à Koundé dans la sous préfecture de Baboua . oubanguimedias.com . Oubangi Medias . 18 April 2023.
