Armed men attacked the town of Amdafock in the Vakaga prefecture on 30 June 2026. This violent incursion significantly impacted the local community, as the assailants targeted the residents and infrastructure within the prefecture. Mocko Wagga Djacko, an inhabitant of Amdafock, stated, "Ces hommes armés, venus du Soudan avaient pour objectif de braquer et tuer la population civile. Mais à présent, grâce aux efforts du gouvernement, nous vivons en paix. Aujourd’hui, nous sommes en sécurité car les militaires font bien leur travail."
Sub-prefect Ramadan Abdel Kader noted, "Aujourd’hui, nous avons un effectif écrasant de militaires et des Wagner noirs appuyés par des moyens logistiques. Quant à la population, bons nombres ont regagné leur domicile." He added that residents still on-site lost homes to fire. Gaspard Soupéné Aleck, civil affairs officer for Minusca in Vakaga, said, "Les efforts sont en train d’être faits du côté du gouvernement avec l’appui des partenaires, dont la Minusca, pour que ces déplacés internes puissent rentourner dans leur village et reprendre leurs différentes activité."
Military Presence and Stability
Elements of the Alliance du sursaut patriotique carried out the 30 June 2026 attack on Amdafock. Nourredine Adam led these forces during the assault on the town. The attack, which took place on 30 June 2026, necessitated a strong response from state security apparatuses to restore order in the Vakaga prefecture. The Central African Armed Forces (FACA) and their allies recaptured the city of Amdafock a few days after the violence occurred. This strategic recovery allowed for the gradual restoration of administrative and security control in the town.
Central African Armed Forces conducted operations in the three-border zone on 10 October 2026. These military maneuvers represent a continued commitment to maintaining stability in the area. The operations carried out on 10 October 2026 aim to secure the area following the mid-year instability that plagued the region in June. By reinforcing their presence in the three-border zone, the Central African Armed Forces seek to prevent further incursions and ensure the safety of the civilian population residing in these border territories.
Officials held a meeting to evaluate transhumance in Birao on the same date, 10 October 2026. This gathering served as a platform to address the intersection of seasonal livestock migration and regional security. Participants at the Birao gathering on 10 October 2026 reviewed the movement of livestock and the associated security conditions in the region. By assessing these patterns, the authorities aim to mitigate potential conflicts that often arise during transhumance cycles, particularly in areas where security remains a priority following the events of 30 June 2026. The evaluation in Birao is part of a broader effort to stabilize the Vakaga prefecture and support the ongoing return of displaced residents to their homes and livelihoods.
