Bossembélé is a small town in Yaloke-Bossembele, in the

Ombella-M'Poko Ombella-M'Poko is one of the 20 prefectures of the Central African Republic. Its capital is Boali since 10 December 2020, after the former capital Bimbo had to become part of Bangui Prefecture. In 2024, official estimates suggest the population ...

Prefecture of the

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, lying 157 miles north west of

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on the main road to

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. It is known for its

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and its

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and is home to a

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and an

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. The Lambi Falls lie near the town.

History

On 23 March 2013

Séléka Séléka CPSK-CPJP-UFDR was an alliance of rebel militia groups that subjugated the Central African Republic (CAR) on 24 March 2013. After its official dissolution in September 2013, the remaining rebel groups became known as Ex-Séléka. Sél� ...

rebels took control of Bossembélé. On 16 January 2014

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entered the town killing 43 people. In July 2017 it was reported that it was under control of security forces. On 18 December 2020

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took control of Bossembélé. It was recaptured by government forces on 4 February 2021.

References

Populated places in Ombella-M'Poko {{CentralAfricanRepublic-geo-stub