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.[2]
The rebel group UPC used to control Digui and established a base in the village.[3] The Portuguese contingent of MINUSCA clashed with UPC on 13 January 2019.[4] MINUSCA and FACA forces captured Digui on 1 February 2020 from UPC.[5]
UPC rebels attacked FACA checkpoints in Digui on 22 May 2023 and casualties were reported.[6] 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.[7]
The residents consist of breeders and farmers. They harvest cassava, peanuts, corn, and rice.[8]
Digui does not have any schools, and the students had to go to Yangouya.[9]
Digui does not have health facilities and the villagers depend on traders who sell medicines.[10] To seek medical treatment, they go to Poudjo, Alindao, or Batobadja.[11]
