Official Name: | Maloum |
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: | Ouaka |
Subdivision Type2: | Sub-prefecture |
Subdivision Name2: | Bambari |
Subdivision Type3: | Commune |
Subdivision Name3: | Danga-Gboudou |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities |
Population Blank2 Title: | Religions |
Coordinates: | 5.8478°N 21.0611°W |
Maloum is a village located in Ouaka Prefecture, Central African Republic.
Anti-balaka attacked the UPC position in the village on 21 March 2018. There are two theories regarding the motive of Anti-balaka's attack, which were the possible presence of Ali Darassa or an attempt to steal cattle. Due to the clash between two rebel groups, the villagers fled, and ten civilians were killed.[1]
UPC rebels attacked Wagner Group mercenaries 10 km from Maloum's southern entrance on 3 September 2021. Wagner drove the rebels to the village center. As a result, the locals sought refuge in the bush to secure themselves from being rebel targets.[2] Wagner visited Maloum on 9 September 2021 and arrested five people who had connections to the UPC.[3]
Four unknown militias attacked Maloum on 25 November 2022 at 8 PM. They looted shops and some houses. Locals accused CPC rebels of masterminding the attack. However, CPC denied involvement.[4]
The village is predominantly inhabited by Fula.
Maloum has one weekly market.[5]
Maloum has one school.[6]
There is one health center in the village.[7]