This is a list of military commanders who served in armed groups during the Central African Republic Civil War. They are listed by their most recent military allegiance. Symbols near their names indicate their fate: – killed during fighting, – died for other reason while being active, – dropped his weapons and is no longer leading any fighters, – awaiting trial in jail. – jailed and subsequently acquitted. – convicted and serving his sentence. – convicted, completed his sentence. Those with names in bold are reportedly still active in armed groups as of 2022. Fate of others in the list is unknown.
Anti-balaka
Bernard Bonda – Bozizé’s director of cabinet, member of Anti-balaka Mokom wing, on exile in Chad. Igor Lamaka – Anti-balaka general, became coordinator of Ngaïssona branch following his arrest in 2018. Fled to Chad in 2021 together with other leaders of Coalition of Patriots for Change. In March 2022 suffered from stroke which left him partially disabled. Jean-Francis Bozizé – son of former president Bozize. Maxime Mokom – leader of Mokom branch. One of the signatories of 2019 peace agreement. Arrested in 2021 by the International Criminal Court. In October 2023 charges against him were dropped. Dieudonné Ndomaté – leader of Ngaïssona branch. One of the signatories of 2019 peace agreement. Arrested on 11 May 2021 in Bouca. Acquitted in 2022. Patrice Edouard Ngaissona – former leader of Anti-balaka. Arrested in December 2018 in France. Alfred Yekatom – arrested in November 2018. Eric Danboy Bagale – arrested in September 2020 in France. Rodrigue Ngaibona (alias Andjilo) – arrested in 2015, sentenced in 2018 to life imprisonment for war crimes in Bangui and on Bouca road. Sébastien Wenezoui – deputy general coordinator, in August 2014 he created a political party. Yanoue Aubin alias Chocolat – Anti-balaka leader in Bangui. Arrested in July 2014 by French forces, sentenced in 2016 to two years in prison, completed by time spent in jail. Joined CPC in 2020. Murdered by Wagner Group in Sido in May 2021. Stève Yambété – former army lieutant, led Anti-balaka offensive on Beloko. Arrested on 17 January 2014 by Cameroonian authorities, he was released in 2019. On 10 August 2022 he was arrested in Bangui during which police found multiple guns. He was eventually released on 28 September. Dieudonné Oranti – one of the founders of Anti-balaka movement, in December 2013 ordered fighters to attack Bossangoa and Bangui.
Bangui
Urbain Samy alias Bawa – former FACA soldier, Anti-balaka commander in 8th district of the capital Bangui, arrested in March 2016 by MINUSCA. Sentenced in December 2018 to 20 years in prison. Thierry Lébéné alias "Colonel 12 Puissances" – former member of Ngaïssona's wing of Anti-balaka, in 2020 he joined pro-government forces. Ludovic Namsio – commander in charge of east Bangui, controlled Oubangui river up to Kouango together with Thierry Lébéné. Guy Mazimbélet – Anti-balaka commander killed on 26 September 2015 during clashes in Bangui. Jean-Jacques Larma alias Larmassou – in control of neighborhood south of Bangi airport in 2014. Arrested by colonel "12 puissances" and later released. Danzoumi Yalo alias "colonel Daz" – led small Anti-balaka group in Bangui, arrested on 14 December 2022 in Chad. Gabin Inga – anti-balaka commander of the Combatants neighbourhood, killed in July 2014. "Zanguilo" – replaced Gabin Inga. Guy Gervais Mokpem – in charge of PK12 in Bangui in 2015.