Bania, Central African Republic

Bania is a village located in Mambéré-Kadéï Prefecture, Central African Republic.

History
Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza established a post in Bania in January 1892. In 1895, sleeping sickness outbreak occurred in Bania and wiped out 30% of the residents. Örebro Mission founded a stations in Bania in 1923.

Anti-balaka militias from Carnot and Bouar attacked Bania in February 2014 and killed two Muslim leaders, resulting in the Muslim residents fleeing to the bush. Moreover, 80% of the residents fled Bania and only returned three months later with the arrival of international forces. In early 2015, Anti-balaka demolished a mosque in Bania to prevent the Muslims from returning to the village.

Fifty 3R rebels captured Bania on 31 December 2021 and torched several houses. The locals sought refuge in the bush due to the presence of the 3R.

Economy
Gold and diamond mining and logging are the main economic activities in the village.

Education
Bania has two schools.

Healthcare
The village has one health center.