Latest news in Cameroon? September 13th, 2026
13-09-2026
Key developments in Cameroon around September 13, 2026:
- Flooding in Douala: Severe torrential rains flooded major districts across the economic capital of Douala over the weekend, leaving key roadways underwater and disrupting business operations and local transport.
- Northwest Security Incidents: In the Northwest Region, an ambush by armed separatists in Wum resulted in the death of a senior police official and the abduction of several school teachers, leading to heightened security operations across the area. Al Jazeera
- Glencore Bribery Case Proceedings: Legal proceedings involving Glencore’s former oil division head progressed, with not-guilty pleas entered in London regarding allegations of corrupt payments and bribery concerning crude oil contracts across West and Central Africa, including Cameroon. www.cameroononline.org
- Political Developments: Heightened scrutiny continues regarding governance and succession dynamics following President Paul Biya’s return to Yaoundé after extended travel abroad, alongside internal tensions within main opposition factions such as Maurice Kamto’s MRC. www.cameroononline.org
- Higher Education Strike: Public universities faced disruptions following strike notices from the National Union of Teachers of Higher Education (SYNES) over unpaid operational and research allowances. cameroonnewsagency.com
- Sports: Preparations are underway for the Indomitable Lions’ upcoming AFCON qualifiers, following recent squad selections and the announced international retirement of midfielder André-Frank Zambo Anguissa. www.cameroononline.org