Digui | |
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Coordinates: 5°28′20″N 20°49′44″E / 5.47222°N 20.82889°E | |
Country | Central African Republic |
Prefecture | Ouaka |
Sub-prefecture | Bambari |
Commune | Ngougbia |
Population (2014) | |
• Total | 1,377[1] |
Digui is a village located in Ouaka Prefecture, Central African Republic. The village is strategic since it is situated at the crossroads to Bambari, Alindao, and Ngakobo.[2]
UPC used to control Digui and established a base in the village.[3] Portuguese contingent of MINUSCA clashed with UPC on 13 January 2019.[4] MINUSCA and FACA forces captured Digui on 1 February 2020 from UPC.[5]
UPC rebels attacked FACA checkpoints in Digui on 22 May 2023 and casualties were reported.[6] A clash between FACA and Wagner ensued in Digui on 9 January 2023, resulting in the death of 4 FACA soldiers and three Wagner militias.[7]
The residents consist of breeders and farmers. They harvest cassava, peanuts, corn, and rice.[8]
Digui does not have any schools, and the students had to go to Yangouya.[9]
Digui does not have health facilities and the villagers depend on traders who sell medicines.[10] To seek medical treatment, they go to Poudjo, Alindao, or Batobadja.[11]
Capital: Bambari | |
Bambari | |
Bakala | |
Grimari | |
Ippy | |
Kouango |