Nola, Central African Republic

Nola is the capital of Sangha-Mbaéré, an economic prefecture of the Central African Republic. It is located at the confluence of the Kadéï and the Mambere river. The Sangha River is formed here due to the aforementioned rivers.

Nola
Nola
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 3°32′N 16°04′E
CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureSangha-Mbaéré
Elevation
442 m (1,450 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total41,462

History

On 28 March 2013 Nola was captured by Séléka forces.[1] On 12 February 2014 the town was captured by Anti-balaka militias.[2] 17 Muslims were killed in Nola in February 2014 by Anti-balakas while survivors fled to Cameroon.[3] In September 2016 Nola was declared to be free from rebel groups.[4]

References
  1. "Central African Republic Situation Report No. 9 (as of 28 March 2013)". 28 March 2013.
  2. IPIS Map CAR V3
  3. Les Peuhls Mbororo de Centrafrique une communauté qui souffre, page 38
  4. KIMBERLEY PROCESS DECLARES THREE MORE ZONES IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (CAR) AS ‘COMPLIANT ZONES’, 27 September 2016


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