Boulo, Central African Republic
Boulo | |
|---|---|
  Boulo Location in Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 7°22′10″N 17°11′48″E / 7.36944°N 17.19667°E | |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Ouham |
| Sub-prefecture | Markounda |
| Commune | Nana Markounda |
Boulo is a village situated in Ouham Prefecture, Central African Republic.
History
[edit]A clash between RJ and Seleka ensued in Boulo at the end of December 2017, killing one Seleka militia.[1] As a result, Seleka burned ten houses in the village, causing the displacement of the villagers.[2]
An armed group attacked the FACA position in Boulo on 24 November 2024. Although FACA soldiers managed to repel the attack, four houses were burned, and one woman was injured. Local governments attributed CPC to the attack.[3] However, CMSPR, an armed group led by Armel Sayo, claimed the attack.[4]
Economy
[edit]In 2020, a gold deposit was discovered in Boulo.[5]
Education
[edit]There is a school in the village.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Del Rio, Jose. "MARKOUNDA EN DETRESSE". josedelrio.org. Jose Del Rio. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ Action Against Hunger; UNICEF (30 January 2018). Evaluation Multisectorielle RRM (MSA) : Rapport Préliminaire (de Boguila/Sous-préfecture de Nangha-Boguila /Préfecture de l’Ouham) (PDF) (Report). p. 1. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ Ndeke Luka, Ndeke Luka. "Centrafrique : un poste avancé de l'armée visé par une attaque rebelle près de Markounda". radiondekeluka.org. Radio Ndeke Luka. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ Centraafrica, Centraafrica. "La rébellion d'Armel SAYO attaque un poste des FACA à Boulo". centrafrica.com. Centraafrica. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ aBangui, aBangui. "Centrafrique : la population du nord exaspérée par les braquages à main armée". abangui.com. abangui. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ OCHA (2015). REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE Préfecture de l'Ouham (au 20 janvier 2015) (PDF) (Map). Retrieved 30 November 2024.