Benzambe | |
|---|---|
  Benzambe Location in Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 6°47′22″N17°38′18″E / 6.78944°N 17.63833°E Coordinates: 6°47′22″N17°38′18″E / 6.78944°N 17.63833°E | |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Ouham |
| Sub-prefecture | Bossangoa |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 4,500 |
Benzambe is a village located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ouham nortwest of Bossangoa.
In September 2013 Benzambe was captured by Anti-balaka fighters supported by former president François Bozizé. [1] On 25 February 2021 Benzambe was recaptured by government forces during their offensive against rebels from Coalition of Patriots for Change. [2] On 16 October seven people were killed by Russian mercenaries in Benzambe. [3]
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