Ouandago Explained

Official Name:Ouandago
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:Nana-Grebizi
Subdivision Type2:Sub-prefecture
Subdivision Name2:Kaga Bandoro
Subdivision Type3:Commune
Subdivision Name3:Nana-Outa
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Coordinates:7.2567°N 18.8453°W

Ouandago is a market town located in Nana-Grébizi Prefecture, Central African Republic.

History

Central African Republic Bush War

At midnight of 28 June 2006, twenty zaraguinas (road bandits) raided Ouandago and looted the market. Two months later, on 19 and 20 August, zaraguinas attacked Ouandago again and kidnapped nine people. The abductees were forced to reveal the location where they kept the animals. Afterward, they killed all the hostages and stole cows.

These two incidents led the town residents to ask APRD rebels to tackle the insecurity problem as they distrusted the government, which was unable to provide security. APRD sent hundreds of its fighters to Ouandago and they were able to drive away the bandit and recover nine villagers' bodies. Since then, Ouandago was heavily under the control of APRD.

On 5 October 2006, FACA attacked Ouandago to capture the town from APRD. The battle lasted for two hours and APRD withdrew from Ouandago. Subsequently, FACA called for reinforcement and soon after, the Presidential Guard arrived in Ouandago. The presidential guard forces arrested five civilians and two days later, they executed the detainees at the health center. In addition, FACA and Presidential Guard pillaged and torched houses, warehouses, shops, and a local gendarmerie post. They established a base in Ouandago and stayed there until 17 October.

Central African Republic Civil War (2012-present)

On 19 June 2016, a clash between two ex-Seleka groups occurred in Ouandago over a dispute over sharing stolen oxen.[1] In February 2022, MINUSCA conducted a security operation in Ouandago to end auto-defense group harassment. They arrested 11 militias.[2]

Economy

There is one market in the town.

Education

The town has one school.[3]

Healthcare

Ouandago has one health center. From July to September 2013, Seleka occupied the health center and used it as a base.[4]

Notable residents

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Moloma . Gisèle. Centrafrique: échange des tirs entre deux factions rivales de la Seleka à Ouandago et à Batangafo. . corbeaunews-centrafrique . Corbeaunews Centrafrique . 2 May 2023.
  2. Web site: Etahoben . Chief Bisong . UN Forces Begin Joint Operations In Nana-Gribizi, Central African Republic . humanglemedia.com . HumAngle. 2 May 2023.
  3. UNICEF. 2013 . République Centrafricaine : Ecoles de Nana-Gribizi (31 Janvier 2013). PDF . 1:1,250,000 . 2023-05-02.
  4. UN Security Council. 15 May 2014. Children and armed conflict : report of the Secretary-General. 10. 2 May 2023.
  5. Web site: MINISTRE DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE ET DE I'INNOVATION TECHNOLOGIQUE . gouv.cf . Central African Government . 16 April 2024.