In 1962, Boromata had a population of 309 people.[1]
On 15 March 2008, 13 Chadian Soldiers under the command of the former chief of defense of the UFDR attacked joint UFDR-FACA forces and burned four homes in Boromata. During the attack, the joint forces managed to kill five attackers and capture four. The four prisoners were transferred to
Bangui. As a result, 500 people fled to the bush.[2]
Central African Republic Civil War (2013-present)
On 1 December 2020, the
Misseriya Arabs militia from Um Dukhun, Sudan attacked Boromata due to the ethnic tensions between Misseriya and
Goula.[3] The attack caused five deaths and 14 injuries. Other than that, the militia razed 1325 homes and 84 shops.[4]
Economy
Near Boromata, there is an oil reserve. In 2011, the government granted
CNPC for oil exploration.[5] Within the village, there is one market.[6]
Demography
Goula makes up the majority of the village population.[7]