Lamy-Pont, also known as Lamy-Pong and Lamy, is a village situated in Nana-Mambéré Prefecture, Central African Republic.
History Wagner launched airstrikes in Lamy-Pont on 31 August 2021, forcing the villagers to seek refuge in the bush. Later, they returned to the village. Joint FACA-Wagner Forces conducted military operations in the village on 31 October, forcing the residents to flee to Cameroon. As the soldiers arrived, Lamy-Pont was deserted and they looted shops. In January 2023, Wagner abandoned their posts in the village.
Economy Near the village, there is a gold mine site in a site named Zongo. The locals used to work and relied on the mine for livelihood before a Chinese company took over the site.
Education There is a school in Lamy-Pont.
Healthcare The village has one health post.
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