Batangafo

Batangafo is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ouham-Fafa at the confluence of Ouham River and its affluent Fafa.

Batangafo
Batangafo is located in Central African Republic
Batangafo
Batangafo
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 7°18′N 18°18′E
CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureOuham-Fafa
Population (2003)16,420

There is an airport in Bafangafo.

History

In August 2014 heavy clashes erupted in Batangafo between Séléka and Sangaris forces resulting in more than 50 deaths.[1] On 31 October 2018 heavy clashes broke out between Anti-balaka and ex-Séléka fighters in Batangafo resulting in at least 15 deaths[2] The town was recaptured by government forces on 12 April 2021.[3]

On December 2020, Batangafo became the capital of Ouham-Fafa Prefecture.[4]

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