Bania, Central African Republic
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Bania | |
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  Bania Location in Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 4°0′23″N 16°6′46″E / 4.00639°N 16.11278°E | |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Mambéré-Kadéï |
| Sub-prefecture | Berbérati |
| Commune | Basse-Mambéré |
Bania is a village located in Mambéré-Kadéï Prefecture, Central African Republic.
Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza established a post in Bania in January 1892.[1] In 1895, a sleeping sickness outbreak occurred in Bania and wiped out 30% of the residents.[2] Örebro Mission founded a station in Bania in 1923.[3]
Anti-balaka militias from Carnot and Bouar attacked Bania in February 2014 and killed two Muslim leaders, resulting in the Muslim residents fleeing to the bush.[4] Moreover, 80% of the residents fled Bania and only returned three months later with the arrival of international forces.[5] In early 2015, Anti-balaka demolished a mosque in Bania to prevent the Muslims from returning to the village.[6]
Fifty 3R rebels captured Bania on 31 December 2021 and torched several houses. The locals sought refuge in the bush due to the presence of the 3R.[7]
Economy
Gold and diamond mining and logging are the main economic activities in the village.[8]
Education
Bania has two schools.[9]