Zangba Explained

Official Name:	Zangba
Settlement Type:	sub-prefectures
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 Type2:	District
Leader Title:	Sub-Prefect
Leader Name:	Serge Fortune Badela^[1]
Unit Pref:	Imperial
Population As Of:	2003

Zangba is a sub-prefecture of Basse-Kotto in the Central African Republic.^{[2] [3]}

Geography

The locality is located on the right bank of the Ubangi River which is the border with Congo DRC.

History

As of May 2021 Zangba remains under control of Union for Peace in the Central African Republic rebel group.^[4] On 20 July 2024 Zangba was recaptured by the armed forces.^[5]

Administration

The sub-prefecture of Zangba is made up of the two communes of Ouambé and Yabongo.

References

4.45°N 79°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Oubangui Medias . Oubangui Medias . Centrafrique : Décrets portant nomination des Gouverneurs, des Préfets et des Sous-Préfets . oubanguimedias.com . Oubangui Medias . 6 June 2024.
2. Web site: Zangba. AccuWeather. 5 June 2018.
3. Web site: Zangba. Google Maps. 5 June 2018.
4. https://corbeaunews-centrafrique.com/rca-la-sous-prefecture-de-zangba-basse-kotto-les-hommes-armes-occupent-les-points-strategiques-de-la-ville/ RCA : la sous-préfecture de Zangba, Basse-Kotto, les hommes armés occupent les points stratégiques de la ville
5. https://www.radiondekeluka.org/71501-centrafrique-larmee-mene-un-assaut-contre-des-rebelles-dans-la-basse-kotto Centrafrique : l’armée mène un assaut contre des rebelles dans la Basse-Kotto