Benzambe | |
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Coordinates: 6°47′22″N 17°38′18″E / 6.78944°N 17.63833°E | |
Country | Central African Republic |
Prefecture | Ouham |
Sub-prefecture | Bossangoa |
Commune | Ben Zambé |
Population (2013) | |
• Total | 4,500 |
Benzambe is a village located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ouham northwest of Bossangoa.
In September 2013 Benzambe was captured by Anti-balaka fighters supported by former president François Bozizé.[1] On 25 February 2021 Benzambe was recaptured by government forces during their offensive against rebels from Coalition of Patriots for Change.[2] On 16 October seven people were killed by Russian mercenaries in Benzambe.[3]