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6 killed in building collapse in Cameroon's commercial hub
At least six people were killed and six others injured after a part of a three-story residential building collapsed amid heavy rains in Cameroon's commercial hub of Douala, authorities said on Saturday, reported Xinhua. The building, located in the Bonamoussadi neighborhood, collapsed overnight into Saturday. In a statement, the Douala City Council said three of the victims were children and the six injured were taken to the hospital for treatment. Officials said the exact cause of the collapse remains under investigation. Rescue and debris-clearing teams continued search and recovery operations while engineers assessed nearby buildings for potential structural risks. Heavy rains lashed Douala from Thursday through Saturday, triggering flooding in several neighborhoods and disrupting business activities across the city. Earlier this week, Cameroon's Ministry of Transport warned of heavy rainfall in five regions, including the Littoral Region, where Douala is located, citing the risks of flooding and landslides.
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CameroonOnline.org
· Jul 11, 2026
Structural Assessment and Extreme Weather Impact in Douala Following Building Collapse
DOUALA, Cameroon | CameroonOnline.org | — Municipal authorities and rescue teams in Cameroon’s commercial capital are conducting emergency structural assessments after a three-story residential building partially collapsed overnight into Saturday, leaving at least six people dead and six others injured. The incident occurred in the Bonamoussadi neighborhood amid a prolonged period of severe weather. According The post Structural Assessment and Extreme Weather Impact in Douala Following Building Collapse appeared first on CameroonOnline.org.
Legit.ng
· Jun 25, 2026
Many trapped as Lagos building collapses, commissioner gives update on rescue efforts
A three-storey commercial building has collapsed at Alakija Bus Stop, Satellite Town, Lagos, with ongoing rescue efforts as several people are feared trapped.
Al Jazeera English
· Jun 29, 2026
Fire and floods hit Ghana’s capital as residents are left stranded
A massive fire engulfed a rubber factory in Ghana’s capital, Accra, as severe flooding swamped parts of the city and slowed firefighters. Whole neighbourhoods were submerged by the downpour, leaving residents stranded and facing power cuts. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Vanguard News
· Jun 25, 2026
Photos: Three-storey building collapses in Lagos
A three-storey building has collapsed in Alakija, Lagos State, trapping many. The post Photos: Three-storey building collapses in Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.
BNO News
· Jul 2, 2026
9-story building partially collapses in Kyiv during Russian attack
A 9-story apartment building has partially collapsed in Kyiv, trapping people inside, as Russia carries out one of its heaviest attacks on the Ukrainian capital in recent months, according to Ukrainian officials. The collapse was reported early Wednesday, where emergency crews are heading to the scene, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. The number of [] The post 9-story building partially collapses in Kyiv during Russian attack appeared first on BNO News.
Guineematin.com
· Jul 3, 2026
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Related coverage for "6 killed in building collapse in Cameroon's commercial hub": CameroonOnline.org — Structural Assessment and Extreme Weather Impact in Douala Following Building Collapse. Legit.ng — Many trapped as Lagos building collapses, commissioner gives update on rescue efforts. Al Jazeera English — Fire and floods hit Ghana’s capital as residents are left stranded. Vanguard News — Photos: Three-storey building collapses in Lagos. BNO News — 9-story building partially collapses in Kyiv during Russian attack. Guineematin.com — Éboulement meurtrier à Abidjan : ce que l’on sait du décès de 6 membres d’une famille guinéenne