Wagner Group mercenaries and allied Chadian rebel forces are stationed in the village of Mimi as of 25 October 2026. Military personnel from the Wagner Group have established positions alongside local insurgent fighters within the settlement to monitor the border area. The proximity of these units to the frontier between the Central African Republic and Chad has prompted local concern regarding regional stability. Observers note that the deployment follows recent movements of armed groups across the Vakaga region. Command structures within the village remain concentrated on maintaining control over transit routes leading toward the Chadian border. Forces remain in the village, coordinating logistics and patrol activities in the immediate vicinity of the boundary line as of 25 October 2026.
Deployment from Birao Base
Wagner Group mercenaries departed from Birao on 23 October 2026. These personnel utilized trucks to transport their equipment away from the base. The vehicles carried substantial quantities of weapons and ammunition during the movement. Local residents observed the convoy as it exited the facility and traveled toward the border region. The departure of these forces from Birao represents a shift in the operational posture of the Wagner Group within the Vakaga area. Following the withdrawal from the base, the mercenaries moved into positions closer to the frontier between the Central African Republic and Chad. Tactical units remain stationed in the field to manage the supplies transported from the facility. Authorities monitor the movement of these resources as the units relocate across the territory.
Strategic Location Near Border
Mimi is located approximately 11 kilometers from Saraibo. Saraibo sits between 1.5 and 2 kilometers from Tissi, which is situated directly on the border between the Central African Republic and Chad. These geographic distances define the proximity of current troop concentrations to the international boundary.
Wagner Group mercenaries conducted an attack in the Tissi sector on 10 October 2026. This operation involved the use of a helicopter on the Chadian side of the border.
The Chadian army reinforced its positions in Tissi with additional military personnel and armored equipment following the 10 October 2026 incident. These defensive measures were implemented to secure the sector against further incursions.
