Létélé Explained

Official Name:	Létélé
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:	Lim-Pendé
Subdivision Type2:	Sub-prefecture
Subdivision Name2:	Ngaoundaye
Subdivision Type3:	Commune
Subdivision Name3:	Dilouki
Unit Pref:	Imperial
Population Blank1 Title:	Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:	Religions
Coordinates:	7.1361°N 15.7056°W

Létélé is a village located in Lim-Pendé Prefecture, Central African Republic.

History

In 2019, 3R controlled Létélé and used it as a base to launch attacks on several places in Ouham-Pende.^[1]

On 27 August 2021, Wagner forces visited Létélé searching for ammunition and rebels. However, they looted shops along the road and arrested three shop owners. Locals believed that Wagner's visit motive was to revenge the death of its four members killed by 3R rebels.^[2] 3R stormed FACA position in Létélé on 6 November 2021.^[3]

CPC rebels attacked the FACA post in Létélé on 2 January 2022. Two soldiers were killed and two were missing. As a result, FACA withdrew to Bocaranga.^[4]

CPC stormed FACA position in Létélé on 30 November 2023, causing the residents to flee to the bush and neighboring villages.^[5]

Economy

Létélé has one weekly market.^[6]

Education

There is one school in the village.^[7]

Healthcare

Létélé has one health post.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mbata . Anselme . Centrafrique : massacres dans l'Ouham-Péndé, les présumés auteurs seront présentés au procureur ce samedi. . corbeaunews-centrafrique . 24 May 2019 . Corbeaunews Centrafrique . 17 June 2023.
2. Web site: Bobérang . Gaël . RCA : pillage des boutiques par les mercenaires russes au village Létélé . corbeaunews-centrafrique . 30 August 2021 . Corbeaunews Centrafrique . 17 June 2023.
3. Web site: Bobérang . Gaël . RCA : détonation d'armes dans la localité de Bocaranga, affrontement en cours . corbeaunews-centrafrique . 6 November 2021 . Corbeaunews Centrafrique . 17 June 2023.
4. Web site: Bobérang . Gaël . Létélé, attaque d'une position des soldats FACA par des rebelles de 3R, débandade générale . corbeaunews-centrafrique . 4 January 2022 . Corbeaunews Centrafrique . 17 June 2023.
5. Web site: Boberang . F. . Urgence : forte détonations d’armes lourdes et légères à Létélé . corbeaunews-centrafrique.org . Corbeau News Centrafrique . 30 November 2023.
6. de Brier. Guillaume. Schouten. Peer. Marsden. Peter. Gillebert. Dirk. December 2020. Promoting peaceful and safe seasonal migration in Northern Central African Republic: Results of Consultation with transboundary herders, semi-settled herders and settled communities in Ouham Pendé and Western Ouham. 20. 17 June 2023.
7. OCHA. 2015 . République Centrafricaine: Préfecture de l'Ouham-Pendé (au 20 janvier 2015) . PDF . 17 June 2023.
8. 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. EE. 17 June 2023.