Mobaye | |
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  Mobaye Location in Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 4°19′N21°11′E / 4.317°N 21.183°E | |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Basse-Kotto |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 7,176 |
Mobaye is a settlement with a population of 7,176 (2003 census) in the Basse-Kotto prefecture of Central African Republic. [1] It lies on the Ubangi River. [2]
On 8 February 2013 Mobaye was captured by Séléka rebels. [3] In September 2019 Mobaye was reportedly under joint control of Anti-balaka and Union for Peace in the Central African Republic. [4] On 4 May 2021 Mobaye was recaptured by government forces. [5]
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Coordinates: 4°19′N21°11′E / 4.317°N 21.183°E
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