Zabé Explained

Official Name:Zabé
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:Mbomou
Subdivision Type2:Sub-prefecture
Subdivision Name2:Bakouma
Subdivision Type3:Commune
Subdivision Name3:Bakouma
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2016
Population Total:517
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Coordinates:5.865°N 22.2219°W

Zabé is a village situated in Mbomou Prefecture, Central African Republic.

History

LRA attacked Zabé on 18 January 2016. They burned 48 homes, abducted eight people, and looted food and community radio. Due to the LRA's incursion, the residents of Zabé and its surroundings fled to the bush. They only returned to their respective village in March and April 2016.[1]

Due to the UPC's attack in Kologbota on 14 April 2024, many of the villagers sought refuge in Bakouma.[2]

Economy

Agriculture is the main economic income for the majority of residents.

Education

Zabé has one school. However, the school was closed due to the LRA attack in January 2016.

Healthcare

There is a health center in the village. In 2015, the health center stopped its operation due to the lack of medicine and equipment.

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Invisible Children . Invisible Children . Resolve . Resolve . LRA Crisis Tracker Quarter 1 2016 Security Brief. reliefweb.int . LRA Crisis Tracker . 19 June 2024.
  2. Web site: Kokada . Jocelyne Nadège . Centrafrique : 13 personnes assassinées par des éléments armés de l’UPC à Bakouma au Sud-Est de la RCA . rjdhrca.org . RJDH . 19 June 2024.