Crisis in Bangassou

By Firmine YABADA | LNC Translated into English by Gwenaëlle DE LACAN

(Bangui, August 6, 2026 | LAMINE MEDIA) In Bangassou (Mbomou)—a town located nearly 750 kilometers from Bangui—a large portion of the population fled to neighborhoods considered safer between July 27 and 29. Some even crossed the Mbomou River to seek refuge in the village of Ndou in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), driven by rumors of a possible attack on the town by armed men. In response to these security concerns, the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) and Internal Security Forces (FSI) conducted night patrols during that period. According to ReliefWeb, the situation has since improved and returned to calm, with displaced persons having returned to their homes in the town. It is worth noting that Bangassou has long been financially isolated and lacks a bank branch, a situation that places a significant burden on the local population and business community.

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Date: August 6, 2026

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