Kémo is one of the 14 prefecture

Prefecture

A prefecture is an administrative jurisdiction or subdivision in any of various countries and within some international church structures, and in antiquity a Roman district governed by an appointed prefect.-Antiquity:...

s of the Central African Republic

Central African Republic

The Central African Republic , is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It borders Chad in the north, Sudan in the north east, South Sudan in the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo in the south, and Cameroon in the west. The CAR covers a land area of about ,...

. Its capital is Sibut

Sibut

Sibut is the capital of Kémo, one of the 14 prefectures of the Central African Republic. An important transport hub, it is situated 188km north of the capital Bangui and is known for its market and its nightlife, with renowned night clubs such as the 'Maison Blanche'.Sibut is located at the...

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Kemo is home to the rebel group Kemo People's Liberation Front (KPLF). Not military in nature, KPLF has been involved with campaigns in the south of the province to limit the spread of HIV/AIDS in animist communities where multiple simultaneous sexual partners are the rule for wealthy men. The KPLF has also been linked with the killing of mountain gorillas for food, especially in times of hunger. Kemo is also home to the Bugara or Kemone Fa Fa style of music.