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 or had charges dropped. – 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, in 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. Suffered a stroke in March 2022 which left him partially disabled.Centrafrique : Igor Lamaka, leader de la milice Anti-Balaka aile Ngaïssona paralysée après un accident, 29 March 2022 Rodrigue Bozize , a leader of an anti-Balaka faction of the CPC. Died on 24 June 2024 due to illness. Jean-Francis Bozizé – son of former president Bozizé. Maxime Mokom – leader of Mokom branch. One of the signatories of the 2019 peace agreement. Arrested in 2021 by the International Criminal Court. In October 2023 charges against him were dropped and he was subsequently released from jail.Prosecutor withdraws charges against Maxime Mokom in the situation in the Central African Republic, 19 October 2023 Dieudonné Ndomaté – leader of Ngaïssona branch. One of the signatories of 2019 peace agreement. Arrested on 11 May 2021 in Bouca.RCA : Dieudonné Ndomaté, ministre et ex-chef Anti-Balaka, serait arrêté, 11 May 2021 Acquitted in 2022.Centrafrique : la Cour d’appel de Bangui acquitte l’ancien ministre Ndomaté et ses 15 coaccusés, 28 May 2022 Patrice Edouard Ngaissona – former leader of Anti-balaka. Arrested in December 2018 in France. On 24 July 2025, the ICC convicted Ngaïssona of war crimes and crimes against humanity targeting Muslims during the civil war and sentenced him to 12 years' imprisonment. Alfred Yekatom – arrested in November 2018. On 24 July 2025, the ICC convicted Yekatom of war crimes and crimes against humanity targeting Muslims during the civil war and sentenced him to 15 years' imprisonment. 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.Vidéo - En Centrafrique, prison à vie pour Général Andjilo, chef anti-balaka, 23 January 2018 Sébastien Wenezoui – deputy general coordinator, in August 2014 he created a political party.Mapping Conflict Motives: The Central African Republic, November 2014 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.RCA : un homme sauvagement assassiné à Sido par les mercenaires russes, 5 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.Centrafrique : l’ex – lieutenant Steve Yambété libéré, 30 September 2022 Dieudonné Oranti – one of the founders of Anti-balaka movement, in December 2013 ordered fighters to attack Bossangoa and Bangui.Muslims Forced to Flee, 12 February 2014
Bangui Urbain Samy alias Bawa – former FACA soldier, Anti-balaka commander in 8th district of the capital Bangui, arrested in March 2016 by MINUSCA.THE LONG WAIT FOR JUSTICE Sentenced in December 2018 to 20 years in prison.Bangui : Un ex-Comzone Antibalaka condamné à 20 ans de travaux forcés, 12 December 2018 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.arrestation au Tchad de monsieur Amadou Danzoumi YALO alias colonel DAZ, 14 December 2022 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.
Basse-Kotto Mathieu Gbotchando – Anti-balaka leader from Satema who in 2019 signed peace agreement. In March 2021 he looted building of ruling party in a village near Mobaye. Akim – Anti-balaka leader from Satema who in 2019 controlled the Mafunga Gia market, deputy of general Mathieu. Ludovic Angboyiondji – responsible for repeated human rights violations against civilians including illegal detention and torture at Boulangba market. Assistant of Mathieu, in April 2019 he killed a man in his 20s.Basse-Kotto : Situation sécuritaire alarmante à Zangba et Bangui-Ketté, 25 April 2019 Ndagou/Dago Isaac – Anti-balaka leader from Alindao. Alleged of leading group of fighters who shot at MINUSCA forces on 20 December 2017. Arrested on 7 January 2018 by MINUSCA and transferred to Bambari.Human Rights Division Monthly Report January 2017 Later he participated in 2018 Alindao massacre. In April 2021 he reportedly led 50 fighters in Satema.La-statistique-et-donnees-des-appels-1320-dans-chaque-region-de-la-RCA Surrendered to government forces on 21 December 2021. Denis Azoundanga – Anti-balaka general from Ngaba village near Mobaye, responsible for kidnapping of women.Letter dated 6 December 2019 from the Panel of Experts on the Central African Republic extended pursuant to resolution 2454 (2019) addressed to the President of the Security Council Barthelmy Ngandji – Anti-balaka general from Kembé. In June 2019 he took two women hostage keeping them in a church. Aime Ngbando – Anti-balaka general from Yangbassi, who ritually killed a 14-year-old girl to increase profit from mines. Bienvenue Nguiambi – Anti-balaka general commanding 10 men on Yeo island since 2019, in March 2019 he kidnapped 11 women. Responsible for kidnappings, theft, extorting illegal taxes from people passing Oubangui river. In July 2022 armed forces attacked his base, killing one fighter and arresting his father and brother, he managed to flee with a group of fighters.Centrafrique : Les FACA démantèlent une base des Anti-Balaka à Zangba, 20 July 2022 In August 2022 he met with prefect of Mobaye expressing his willingness to join disarmament and surrendered 40 AK rifles.Centrafrique : Le chef Anti-Balaka de Zangba dépose ses armes sans se rendre aux forces autorités, 31 August 2022 Francis – Anti-balaka general controlling Yamboro island, who participated in kidnapping. Grace à Dieu Bedambe – Anti-balaka general from Kesse island, who participated in kidnapping. Luc Ngaima – Anti-balaka leader from Zangba who in August 2019 had beaten up local official. In March 2021 he reportedly was forcing people in the locality to vote for Ahamat Hussein. Jean-Pierre Bida – Anti-balaka leader from Satema, aligned with a local peace initiative.
Haute-Kotto Thierry Pelenga alias Bokassa – Anti-balaka leader in Haute-Kotto subprefecture. Surrendered in July 2021. Died in March 2024 because of illness. Jean-Francis Diandi alias Ramazani, Anti-balaka leader from Bria Theophile Ndoumba – Anti-balaka leader from Bria, killed on 25 August 2018 ex-Séléka fighters.
Kémo Sioni Mènè – Anti-balaka general from Ndjoukou, in October 2022 he clashes with Anti-balaka faction led by Dimitri Ayoloma.Centrafrique : une dizaine de morts dont 3 civils dans des affrontements entre groupes anti-balaka rivaux à Ndjoukou, 11 October 2022 On 3 May 2024 he surrendered to authorities in Koaungo together with 29 of his fighters.Central African Republic Report of the Secretary-General, 18 June 2024 Dimitri Ayoloma - Anti-balaka leader in Grimari, responsible for killing of peacekeeper. In December 2020 he refused to join CPC and instead helped government forces. Later moved to Ndjoukou where he clashed with Anti-balaka militia led by Sioni Mènè. In July 2023 he was reportedly active between Damara and Kemo subprefecture.L’incroyable constellation des groupes armés en Centrafrique, 27 July 2023 Arrested on 6 January 2025 for instigating death threat against all Grimari hospital health staffs. Dimanche Gervais Yambala – Anti-balaka leader in Kouma village on the Dekoa–Mala road from 2014 until at least 2015, responsible for murders and kidnapping.Killing Without Consequence, 5 July 2017
Lobaye Habib Soussou – Anti-balaka leader in Boda since 11 April 2014 and in Lobaye since 28 June 2014. Subject to UN sanctions. On 1 June 2018, he was promoted by decree of the Minister of Defense as a master-corporal of armed forces.Letter dated 14 December 2018 from the Panel of Experts on the Central African Republic established pursuant to resolution 2399 (2018) addressed to the President of the Security Council "Zaparo" – former Anti-balaka leader from Batalimo village. On 20 April 2014 MISCA soldiers tortured him and killed him. General 8–8 – active in Boda in 2014, died under unknown circumstances. Aimé Dogo – deputy provincial coordinator in June 2014. Rodrigue Karamokonzi – zone commander in Boda in June 2014. Aimé Kotté – deputy zone commander in Boda in June 2014.
Mambéré-Kadéï Kevin Padom alias "Kempo" – in 2017 he led Anti-balaka in Berbérati. Edmond Beïna, Matruin Kombo – arrested in June 2024, accused of war crimes committed in 2014 in Gadzi.Central African Republic: Step Toward Accountability, 2 July 2024 Chrysostome Berba Yapele(t) alias "Chiki Chiki" – led attack on Berbérati on 10 February 2014, after that became Anti-balaka zone commander in the town.ICC-01/14-01/18-282-AnxB1-Red2 Participated in Nairobi talks in December 2014, arrested in Berbérati on 21 June 2015, he escaped arrest and returned to the region. In August 2022 he testified as a witness via video link in a trial of Ngaissona at International Criminal Court.ICC-01/14-01/18-T-150-ENG ET WT 30-08-2022 Nice Démowance/Demawanesse – commander of Gamboula in 2014. In 2017 he controlled mining sites around Amada-Gaza. Crépin Messamba alias "General Dalé" – a former member of the Presidential guard of François Bozizé, in 2017 he controlled mining sites at Sosso-Nakombo. Guy Wabilo – Anti-balaka zone commander of Gadzi.Central African Republic: Muslims Held Captive, Raped, 22 April 2015 In April 2021 he reportedly was still engaged in exactions against civil population in Gadzi region. Rochael Mokom alias "Rocco" – nephew of François Bozizé and brother of Maxime Mokom, led the offensive on Béloko in 2014. Killed on 11 May 2014 while driving a motorbike together with Camille Lepage.Letter dated 26 June 2014 from the Panel of Experts on the Central African Republic established pursuant to Security Council resolution 2127 (2013) addressed to the President of the Security Council Leonard Bakongo – Anti-balaka zone commander in Guen in 2014. Gregoire Moussa – Anti-balaka zone commander in Sasele in 2014.
Mbomou Ferdinand and Herve Madambari – two Anti-balaka leaders from Bakouma killed in 2018. Privat Sokomete – local Anti-balaka general from Bakouma who participated in looting the town in December 2020.