Historical Events tagged with "yaounde"
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Oil Spill Catastrophe in Yaoundé
An oil tanker train collided with a freight train in Yaoundé, Cameroon, releasing a significant amount of fuel oil. In the chaos, a person scavenging the spilled oil ignited a massive explosion. The incident resulted in the tragic loss of 120 lives and numerous injuries. Emergency services struggled to manage the aftermath as flames engulfed the area.
Continue ReadingFailed Coup Attempt Against Paul Biya's Government
Members of Cameroon's Republican Guard made an unsuccessful attempt to overthrow President Paul Biya's regime. The coup was marked by armed clashes in the capital, Yaoundé, as military factions attempted to seize control of key government institutions. Despite initial successes in capturing strategic locations, loyalist forces quickly regrouped and counterattacked, securing Biya's hold on power.
Continue ReadingCaledonian Airways DC-7 Crash in Cameroon
A Caledonian Airways Douglas DC-7 crashed shortly after takeoff from Yaoundé, Cameroon, resulting in the loss of 111 lives. The aircraft was on a charter flight with predominantly British tourists traveling to South Africa. Poor weather conditions and the plane's altitude contributed to the tragedy, marking it as one of the deadliest accidents involving a DC-7 aircraft.
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