Digui
place in Ouaka, Central African Republic
Digui is a village located in Ouaka Prefecture, Central African Republic. The village is strategic since it is situated at the crossroads to Bambari, Alindao, and Ngakobo.
History
The rebel group UPC used to control Digui and established a base in the village. The Portuguese contingent of MINUSCA clashed with UPC on 13 January 2019. MINUSCA and FACA forces captured Digui on 1 February 2020 from UPC.
UPC rebels attacked FACA checkpoints in Digui on 22 May 2023 and casualties were reported. A clash between FACA and Wagner Group militia ensued in Digui on 9 January 2023, resulting in the death of 4 FACA soldiers and three Wagner militiamen.
Economy
The residents consist of breeders and farmers. They harvest cassava, peanuts, corn, and rice.
Education
Digui does not have any schools, and the students had to go to Yangouya.
Healthcare
Digui does not have health facilities and the villagers depend on traders who sell medicines.
“Digui” enters the record as place in Ouaka, Central African Republic. Crown Archives preserves that source wording while asking what Digui, place and Ouaka can confirm, complicate or overturn.
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