Banangui
Place in Haut-Mbomou, Central African Republic
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Banangui, also spelled Banangi, is a village located in Haut-Mbomou Prefecture, Central African Republic.
Banangui | |
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  Banangui Location in Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 5°32′56″N 25°14′2″E | |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Haut-Mbomou |
| Sub-prefecture | Zemio |
| Commune | Zemio |
History
An armed group raided Banangui and looted civilian properties on 12 March 2017.[1] On 17 May 2017, LRA militias attacked Banangui. They abducted 16 people and looted food from the village. Later, four men escaped and LRA released all women hostages.[2][3] On 22 November 2018, a clash between Anti-balaka and UPC caused the villagers to flee Banangui and seek refuge in Dembia.[4][1]
A clash between Azande Ani Kpi Gbe and UPC ensued in the village on 19 June 2024 and one AAKG militia was killed.[5]
Healthcare
Banangui has two health posts.[6]