| Benzambe | |
|---|---|
  BenzambeLocation in Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 6°47′22″N 17°38′18″E / 6.78944°N 17.63833°E / 6.78944; 17.63833 | |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Ouham |
| Sub-prefecture | Bossangoa |
| Commune | Ben Zambé |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,500 |
Benzambe is a village located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ouham northwest of Bossangoa.
History
In September 2013 Benzambe was captured by Anti-balaka fighters supported by former president François Bozizé. On 25 February 2021 Benzambe was recaptured by government forces during their offensive against rebels from Coalition of Patriots for Change. On 16 October seven people were killed by Russian mercenaries in Benzambe.
References
- Centrafrique: des villages autour de Bossangoa sous le contrôle d'hommes armés pro-Bozizé, 8 September 2021
- Centrafrique, Corbeaunews (February 25, 2021). "RCA : les soldats FACA et leurs alliés contrôlent la ville de Benzambé, au nord-ouest de Bossangoa".
- RCA : panique à Benzambé, la population en fuite, les mercenaires russes les pourchassent et tuent trois à nouveau, 18 October 2021
| Ouham | |
|---|---|
| Capital: Bossangoa | |
| Bossangoa | |
| Markounda | |
| Nana-Bakassa | |
| Nanga-Boguila | |