Ouadda | |
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Coordinates: 8°4′N22°24′E / 8.067°N 22.400°E | |
Country | Central African Republic |
Prefecture | Haute-Kotto |
Government | |
• Sub-Prefect | Ghislain Edgard Stéphane Yonaba [1] |
• Mayor | Michel Pouillaude Mapouka [2] |
Ouadda is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Haute-Kotto.
Around November 2006, UFDR captured Ouadda. [3] On 1 December 2006, FACA recaptured the town after facing a fierce battle with UFDR. [4]
On 10 December 2012, the rebels from Séléka seized Ouadda, as well as weapons left by fleeing soldiers. [5] In 2021 Ouadda was under the control of ex-Séléka Rassemblement patriotique pour le renouveau de la Centrafrique (RPRC). [6] On 12 February 2022 Russian mercenaries from Wagner Group attacked Ouadda killing RPRC leader Damane Zakaria together with 20 of his men. [7] On 11 May 2022 FPRC and UPC rebels took control of Ouadda. Five soldiers were killed, six injured and four captured by rebels. [8] In October 2023 rebels withdrew from Ouadda following increased presence of MINUSCA peacekeepers. [9]
FACA and MINUSCA forces seized Ouadda at the end of May 2024. [10] An unknown armed group stormed FACA position in the town on 14 May 2025. [11]
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