Inondations à Yaoundé causées par une forte averse de saison

Une forte averse a inondé le centre-ville de Yaoundé ce jeudi, transformant les rues en marécages et paralysant la circulation. Les véhicules ont été engloutis, illustrant les problèmes d'insalubrité et d'infrastructures dégradées dans la capitale camerounaise. Ces inondations récurrentes soulignent la nécessité d'améliorer les conditions urbaines à Yaoundé.

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Douala faces severe flooding due to heavy rains, highlighting urban management failures

Recent heavy rains in Douala have led to significant flooding, prompting the Urban Community of Douala (CUD) to urge residents to exercise caution. Despite repeated warnings and advice to limit movements and protect children, the situation underscores a structural failure in urban management. Historical data shows that past flooding events have caused extensive damage, affecting thousands of residents.

Yaoundé faces severe waste management crisis as garbage piles up

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Urban Challenges in Cameroon: Citizens Resorting to 'System D'

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