Digui

Digui is a village located in Ouaka Prefecture, Central African Republic. The village is strategic since it is situated at the crossroads to Bambari, Alindao, and Ngakobo.[2]

Digui
Digui is located in Central African Republic
Digui
Digui
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 5°28′20″N 20°49′44″E
CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureOuaka
Sub-prefectureBambari
CommuneNgougbia
Population
 (2014)
 • Total1,377[1]

History

UPC used to control Digui and established a base in the village.[3] Portuguese contingent of MINUSCA clashed with UPC on 13 January 2019.[4] MINUSCA and FACA forces captured Digui on 1 February 2020 from UPC.[5]

UPC rebels attacked FACA checkpoints in Digui on 22 May 2023 and casualties were reported.[6] A clash between FACA and Wagner ensued in Digui on 9 January 2023, resulting in the death of 4 FACA soldiers and three Wagner militias.[7]

Economy

The residents consist of breeders and farmers. They harvest cassava, peanuts, corn, and rice.[8]

Education

Digui does not have any schools, and the students had to go to Yangouya.[9]

Healthcare

Digui does not have health facilities and the villagers depend on traders who sell medicines.[10] To seek medical treatment, they go to Poudjo, Alindao, or Batobadja.[11]

References
  1. ACTED (21 February 2015). Evaluation multisectorielle RRM Rapport Préliminaire - Digui (11 septembre 2014) (PDF) (Report). p. 3. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  2. ACTED (12 September 2014). Evaluation multisectorielle RRM Rapport Préliminaire - Digui (11 septembre 2014) (PDF) (Report). p. 3. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  3. Lenga, Gervais. "Centrafrique : le village Ngoulaka pris d'assaut par 30 hommes lourdement armés". corbeaunews-centrafrique.org. Corbeau News Centrafrique. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  4. Yékoua, Bertrand. "Centrafrique : combat de Gbokologbo, comment Ali Darassa a pu s'échapper ?". corbeaunews-centrafrique.org. Corbeau News Centrafrique. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  5. Yékoua, Bertrand. "RCA : Opération du démantèlement des barrières de l'UPC sur l'axe Bambari Alindao". corbeaunews-centrafrique.org. Corbeau News Centrafrique. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  6. Yékoua, Bertrand. "attaque des positions de l'armée nationale au croisement Digui, 6 soldats tués, dont deux gendarmes, débandade générale". corbeaunews-centrafrique.org. Corbeau News Centrafrique. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  7. Yékoua, Bertrand. "Centrafrique : 4 soldats FACA et 3 mercenaires de Wagner tués dans un acte de représailles à Digui". corbeaunews-centrafrique.org. Corbeau News Centrafrique. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  8. ACTED (29 October 2014). Evaluation multisectorielle RRM - Prefecture de la Ouaka, Digui 9 – 10 Septembre 2014 (PDF) (Report). p. 9. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  9. ACTED (29 October 2014). Evaluation multisectorielle RRM - Prefecture de la Ouaka, Digui 9 – 10 Septembre 2014 (PDF) (Report). p. 11. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  10. ACTED (29 October 2014). Evaluation multisectorielle RRM - Prefecture de la Ouaka, Digui 9 – 10 Septembre 2014 (PDF) (Report). p. 8. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  11. ACTED (12 September 2014). Evaluation multisectorielle RRM Rapport Préliminaire - Digui (11 septembre 2014) (PDF) (Report). p. 4. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
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