In an effort to bolster security and improve traffic flow, the Prefect of Mfoundi, Emmanuel Djikdjent, has announced new traffic restrictions in Yaounde. These measures, effective from March 24, 2026, aim to regulate the movement of trucks and motorcycle taxis in several key areas of the Cameroonian capital.
The restrictions prohibit trucks and motorcycle taxis from circulating on certain strategic routes, notably the area around the Central Post Office–Hilton–New Bastos Road (Carrefour du Ministre), as well as the axis from the Tsinga Sub-prefecture–Congress Hall–Unity Monument–Mont Fébé. These prohibitions will be enforced in two distinct phases: from March 24 to 30, and then from April 10 to 20, 2026. It is important to note that areas already prohibited to motorcycle taxis remain unchanged.
The Prefect of Mfoundi emphasized that these measures are temporary and necessary to ensure public safety and smooth traffic flow in the city. Local authorities, including sub-prefects, mayors, and law enforcement, are mobilized to ensure strict enforcement of these directives. Any offender will face sanctions in accordance with the regulations in force.
These restrictions come as the Cameroonian government is striving to improve road safety and modernize its transport network. In November 2025, the Minister of Transport, Jean Ernest Masséna Ngallè Bibéhè, presented a plan for the creation of a National Road Safety Agency, inspired by models in place in Senegal and Morocco. The goal is to reduce the number of road accidents by 50% by 2025 compared to 2020 figures.
In parallel, efforts are underway to improve road infrastructure, including the construction of the Yaounde-Douala highway, designed to ease traffic between Cameroon's two largest cities. Intelligent systems for monitoring driver behavior are also being deployed to prevent accidents. The combination of these measures aims to make Cameroonian roads safer and more efficient for all users.
The implementation of these traffic restrictions in Yaounde is part of a broader strategy to improve the quality of life for residents and enhance the attractiveness of the Cameroonian capital. Authorities hope these temporary measures will help reduce congestion and ensure a safer environment for all.
