Douala: the CUD wants to regain control over strategic land reserves

Author: Investir au Cameroun PublicationPublished on: May 13, 2026Country: Cameroon

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Douala: the CUD wants to regain control over strategic land reserves

The Urban Community of Douala (CUD) announced its intention to strengthen legal actions against illegal occupants of public land reserves. During a workshop on May 5, 2026, Mayor Roger Mbassa Ndine emphasized that irregular occupation of these lands jeopardizes urban planning and increases future investment costs. The municipality plans to use a range of measures, including fines and demolitions, to preserve these essential spaces.

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