Mingala
Mingala is a sub-prefecture and town in the Basse-Kotto Prefecture of the southern Central African Republic.
Mingala | |
|---|---|
Sub-prefecture and town | |
 Sub-prefectures of Basse-Kotto | |
  Mingala Location in the Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 4°50′N 21°46′E | |
| Country |  Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Basse-Kotto |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Martial Kabassi[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
History
On 19 May 2019 rebels from Union for Peace in the Central African Republic seized gold mine near Mingala town.[2] On 10 January 2020 UPC rebels took control of several villages (Kollo, Kaboul 3, Zounguinza i Drochengba and Morouba) near Mingala.[3] On 18 September 2021 heavy clashes erupted in Mingala between UPC rebels and Russian mercenaries.[4] As of January 2022 Mingala remains under UPC control.[5]
References
- "Centrafrique : les autorités locales de Mingala appellent Bangui à l'aide". 22 January 2022.
- Central African Republic Control Map & Timeline - July 2021
- "Après Alindao, l'UPC poursuit sa conquête du territoire dans la sous-préfecture de Mingala". 10 January 2020.
- RCA : deux soldats FACA tués, et quatre mercenaires russes blessés dans une attaque des rebelles près de Kaga-Bandoro, 19 September 2021
- Centrafrique : les autorités locales de Mingala appelle Bangui à l’aide, 22 January 2022
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