There is a tense atmosphere in some parts of Douala, Littoral region of Cameroon as the Social Democratic Front vows to go ahead with a planned protest march that has been banned by local authorities.

Despite the ban, Littoral Regional Chairman of the SDF, Jean Michel Nintcheu insists the march will go on and was seen distributing flyers across the streets of Douala on Tuesday afternoon.

Security officers have been stationed around strategic areas of the town with water canons also stationed to disperse any protester.