Dear Editor, the vibrancy of our cities like Douala is a source of pride, but the unregulated noise pollution has reached a breaking point. From 24-hour bars in residential zones to the relentless blaring of megaphones by street preachers, the right to quiet is non-existent. Recent studies link chronic noise to hypertension and mental stress, yet we treat silence as a luxury. It is time for municipal authorities to enforce existing “taps” on noise levels. A city that cannot sleep is a city that cannot think
