Kouango

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Kouango
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 4°58′N19°59′E / 4.967°N 19.983°E / 4.967; 19.983
Country Central African Republic
Prefecture Ouaka
Population (2003)6,984

Kouango is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ouaka.

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History

In February 2013 Kouango was captured by Séléka rebels. [1] It was recaptured by government forces on 8 March 2021. [2]

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References

  1. "Centrafrique : Les ex-Séléka mettent en vente les tôles de certains bâtiments administratifs à Kouango". 17 May 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-12-25.
  2. Je salue et félicite nos soldats et les alliés qui, après la reprise de Ngakobo, ont pris simultanément au matin de ce 8 mars 2021 le contrôle de la ville de Kouango (une des cinq sous-préfectures de la Ouaka) et le village Bokolobo, Ngrebada Firmin, 8 March 2021

Coordinates: 4°58′N19°59′E / 4.967°N 19.983°E / 4.967; 19.983