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Zangba

Coordinates: 4°27′N 20°59′E / 4.450°N 20.983°E / 4.450; 20.983
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Zangba
sub-prefectures
Country Central African Republic
Government
 • Sub-PrefectSerge Fortune Badela[1]

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

Geography

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

History

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UPC fighter in Zangba, September 2019

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

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

References

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  1. ^ Oubangui Medias, Oubangui Medias. "Centrafrique : Décrets portant nomination des Gouverneurs, des Préfets et des Sous-Préfets". oubanguimedias.com. Oubangui Medias. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Zangba". AccuWeather. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Zangba". Google Maps. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  4. ^ RCA : la sous-préfecture de Zangba, Basse-Kotto, les hommes armés occupent les points stratégiques de la ville, 12 May 2021
  5. ^ Centrafrique : l’armée mène un assaut contre des rebelles dans la Basse-Kotto, 23 July 2024

4°27′N 20°59′E / 4.450°N 20.983°E / 4.450; 20.983

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