Marcel Ndalé: key obituary facts
Is Marcel Ndalé dead? Yes. Marcel Ndalé died on November 6, 2026, at age 60.
Cause of death: Marcel Ndalé's cause of death was reported as Shooting.
What was Marcel Ndalé known for?
He was a Central African militant.
More about Marcel Ndalé
Born: 1 January 1960.
Gender: male.
Nationality: Central African Republic.
Marcel Ndalé, a Central African militant and warlord who was shot, died on November 6, 2026, aged 60.
Born Gbokaho Minang Sylvain in Niem, Nana-Mambéré, in the Central African Republic, he was known by the nom de guerre Marcel Ndalé and the nickname “King of the Bush.” He served as a field commander of the Anti-balaka movement in Nana-Mambéré prefecture during the Central African Republic Civil War. His recorded command role and the place names associated with his life connect his military activity to the same prefecture where he was born.
Ndalé’s death was reported near Pendéré, also in Nana-Mambéré. A report from February 2014 identified Nafissatou Ndalé as his wife and named his brothers Ibrahim and Adouma Ndalé as fellow Anti-balaka fighters who fought alongside him. The account places these family details in the context of his involvement with the movement. His birth name, nom de guerre and nickname were all associated with his identity as a Central African militant and Anti-balaka commander.