Mongoumba Explained

Official Name:Mongoumba
Pushpin Map:Central African Republic
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Central African Republic
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Central African Republic
Subdivision Name1:Lobaye
Subdivision Type2:Sub-prefecture
Subdivision Name2:Mongoumba
Leader Title:Sub-Prefect
Leader Name:Jean-Marie Mangao[1]
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Coordinates:3.6333°N 54°W

Mongoumba is a town located in the Lobaye Prefecture, Central African Republic. From 1905–1933, Mongoumba was part of Moyen-Congo.

History

Colonial Period

In 1905, Mongoumba became part of Moyen-Congo.[2] Mongoumba was handed over to Germany in 1911.[3] During World War I, French Army captured Mongoumba from Germany on 9 August 1914.[4] French colonial government established a customs post in Mongoumba on 17 May 1923. On 1 January 1933, Mongoumba was ceded to Ubangi-Shari.

Central African Republic era (1960-present)

In 1976, Mongoumba received electricity.[5]

On 5 March 2003, Movement for the Liberation of the Congo attacked Mongoumba to avenge FACA action who seized MLC logistics and detained its members. They freed their members and killed civilians. Moreover, MLC militias raped women and pillaged the hospital and houses.[6]

Healthcare

The town has one health center.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oubangui Medias . Oubangui Medias . Centrafrique : Décrets portant nomination des Gouverneurs, des Préfets et des Sous-Préfets . oubanguimedias.com . Oubangui Medias . 5 June 2024.
  2. Book: Serre . Jacques . Fandos-Rius . Juan . Répertoire de l'administration territoriale de la République centrafricaine . 2014 . L’Harmattan . Paris . 978-2-343-01298-8 . 64.
  3. The American Journal of International Law . The American Journal of International Law . The Congo Agreement Between France and Germany . The American Journal of International Law . 1912 . 6 . 1 . 5.
  4. Book: Rius . Juan Fandos . Bradshaw . Richard . Historical Dictionary of the Central African Republic . 2016 . Rowman & Littlefield . Maryland . 9780810879928 . iv.
  5. Book: Rius . Juan Fandos . Bradshaw . Richard . Historical Dictionary of the Central African Republic . 2016 . Rowman & Littlefield . Maryland . 9780810879928 . 251.
  6. MINUSCA. May 2017. Report of the Mapping Project documenting serious violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law committed within the territory of Central African Republic between January 2003 and December 2015. MINUSCA. 43. 17 May 2023. 13 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230513121707/https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Countries/CF/Mapping2003-2015/2017CAR_Mapping_Report_EN.pdf. live.
  7. World Health Organization. March 2017. Enquête rapide sur l'estimation des besoins de santé des populations affectées par la crise en République Centrafricaine en 2016. S. 28 May 2023. 28 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230628223958/https://www.afro.who.int/sites/default/files/2017-07/RCA%20Rapport%20de%20l%27enqu%C3%AAte%20HeRAMS%20%202016%20Version%20finale_0.pdf. live.

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