Matchika

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Matchika
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Matchika
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 5°38′14″N20°46′19″E / 5.63722°N 20.77194°E / 5.63722; 20.77194
Country Central African Republic
Prefecture Ouaka
Sub-prefecture Bambari
CommuneNgougbia

Matchika is a village located in Ouaka Prefecture, Central African Republic.

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History

In October 2014, ex-Séléka militia led by General Ali Darassa attacked Matchika. They killed several people and burned the houses. As a result, the villagers fled to the bush. [1]

34 civilians were murdered in Matchika during attack on bus on 5 October 2021.

Economy

Matchika has a market that was inaugurated on 10 February 2024. [2]

Education

The village has one school. [3]

See also

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References

  1. Ndeke Luka, Ndeke Luka. "Ouaka : Antibalaka et ex-Séléka sèment la terreur". corbeaunews-centrafrique. Corbeaunews Centrafrique. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  2. Ndeke Luka, Ndeke Luka. "Centrafrique : un nouveau marché inauguré à Matchika au grand bonheur des habitants". radiondekeluka.org. Radio Ndeke Luka. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  3. Autorite Nationale Des Elections (March 2021). ELECTIONS LEGISLATIVES DU 14 MARS 2021 - RESULTATS PROVISOIRES (PDF) (Report). p. 105. Retrieved 27 April 2023.