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Vakaga prefecture, Central African Republic: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Vakaga prefecture, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 52,255 (Wikidata).
Recorded violence in Vakaga prefecture, Central African Republic eased over the 90 days to 31 Jul 2026: 1 events compared with 4 in the prior quarter (-75%). Estimated deaths: 28.
The 12-month total for Vakaga prefecture stands at 13 events and 99 estimated deaths. That is +1200% on the previous 12 months. 54% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 48. Relative to population, that is 248.8 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Central African Republic - CPC-F (3 events, 42 estimated deaths).
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Events in Vakaga prefecture, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Vakaga prefecture, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Birao sub-prefecture | 4 | 46 |
| Ouadjia sub-prefecture | 4 | 5 |
| Amdafock sub-prefecture | 3 | 43 |
9,277 internally displaced people recorded in Vakaga as of 30 Nov 2025. Source: IOM DTM via HDX HAPI.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | Amdafock sub-prefecture Vakaga prefecture | Government of Central African Republic vs ASP State-based, 3 civilian, 11 sources | 28 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 8 | 40 |
| Government of Central African Republic | 5 | 71 |
| CPC-F | 3 | 42 |
| Government of Russia | 2 | 4 |
| ASP | 1 | 28 |
| Farmers (CAR) | 1 | 2 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Central African Republic - CPC-F | 3 | 42 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 3 | 18 |
| Unidentified armed group - Civilians | 2 | 4 |
| Government of Russia (Soviet Union) - Civilians | 2 | 4 |
| Government of Central African Republic - ASP | 1 | 28 |
| Farmers (CAR) - Herders (CAR) | 1 | 2 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 7 | 54% |
| Non-state conflict | 1 | 8% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 5 | 38% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Vakaga prefecture in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 13 organized-violence events in Vakaga prefecture between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 99 deaths.
Is violence in Vakaga prefecture increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (1) were down -75% from the preceding 90 days (4).
Who are the main armed actors in Vakaga prefecture?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Unidentified armed group (8 events), Government of Central African Republic (5 events), CPC-F (3 events), Government of Russia (2 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Vakaga prefecture?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Vakaga prefecture, 54% of events over the last 12 months were state-based armed conflict.
Where does this data come from?
Event counts and death estimates come from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset and its monthly Candidate Events releases, published under CC BY 4.0. Figures use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Data on this page runs through 31 Jul 2026.
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Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.