A fire at a nightclub in Cameroon's capital, Yaounde, in the early hours of Sunday, killed at least 16 people, while injuring at least 8 others.
According to officials,.. the incident was caused by the explosion of fireworks used inside the nightclub, adding that it caused fire to break out in the ceiling, and led to further explosions and panic in the venue.
The tragedy also comes as Cameroon is currently hosting the African Cup of nations.