Cameroonians protest after employee whipped at Sino Market in Yaoundé

A Cameroonian employee was severely whipped at Sino Market in Yaoundé on May 2, 2026, sparking outrage. The employee was accused of theft and punished with lashings by a soldier under the manager's orders. Protests erupted, leading to the manager's arrest and the market's temporary closure. The incident has fueled national debate on foreign-owned businesses' treatment of local workers and calls for stronger labor protections.