Sam Ouandja

Sam Ouandja
Sam Ouandja is located in Central African Republic
Sam Ouandja
Sam Ouandja
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 8°31′41″N 23°14′41″E / 8.52806°N 23.24472°E / 8.52806; 23.24472
CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureHaute-Kotto
Sub-prefectureOuadda
CommuneOuandja Kotto

Sam Ouandja is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Haute-Kotto near the border with Sudan. It has historically served as important arms trafficking hub for armed groups in Central African Republic. Artisanal diamond mining is also active in the commune.[1]

  1. ^ Letter dated 27 January 2021 from the Panel of Experts on the Central African Republic extended pursuant to resolution 2536 (2020) addressed to the President of the Security Council