Cameroon: Atanga Nji cracks down on motorcycle taxis and taxis

Author: Onana NestorPublished on: October 27, 2026Country: Cameroon

Society & Lifestyle

Cameroon: Atanga Nji cracks down on motorcycle taxis and taxis

On 26 October 2026 in Yaoundé, Territorial Administration Minister Paul Atanga Nji announced a ban on selling motorcycles without registration plates and a requirement for urban taxis to display their identification badges. The measures were announced after a security review meeting at city hall attended by Centre Region Governor Naseri Paul Béa, the mayor of Yaoundé and regional administrative officials. Atanga Nji cited rising crime in the Centre, including femicides, assaults and drug trafficking. The report says motorcycle taxis, which serve many of Yaoundé’s outlying neighbourhoods, are a particular concern for identification and public safety.

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