Gambo, Central African Republic

Gambo is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Mbomou. The town is named after Gambo, a Nzakara chief who ruled the area in the years before 1931.[1]

Gambo
Gambo is located in Central African Republic
Gambo
Gambo
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 4°39′32″N 22°15′19″E
CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureMbomou
Sub-prefectureGambo-Ouango

History

On 18 March 2013 Gambo was captured by Séléka rebels.[2] In April 2015 Gambo was reported to be under control of Union for Peace in the Central African Republic.[3] In November 2016 Gambo was reportedly under control of Anti-balaka.[4] On 3 August 2017 heavy clashes erupted between Anti-balaka and UPC in the city resulting in 30 civilians and six volunteers from Red Cross killed and 150 houses being burnt.[5] On 30 July 2018 Anti-balaka attacked UN convoy in Gambo injuring two Egyptian peacekeepers.[6] On 6 May 2021 the town was recaptured by government forces.[7]

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