The Secret Lives of Power: How Françafrique’s Web of Intimacy Shaped Presidencies and Betrayals
Daniel Awah Nangah was more than just a wealthy man; he was a symbol of Southern Cameroons’ entrepreneurial spirit during the first two
Investigative report
Letters to the Editor
A Fervent reader of The Independentist identified as Homeland Patriot, writes to the editor, raising concerns about the ongoing lockdown.
Letter to the Editor Good Afternoon, Current events have left me deeply unsettled and confused. Some people called for a lockdown, and we
Communique
Open Letter from Africans in the Diaspora
Only recently, the world saw Africa — led by South Africa and supported by other states — take a principled stand for Palestine.
Letters to the Editor
The Secretary of state for Communication and IT of the Government of the Federal Republic of Ambazonia (in Exile) writes to the Independentist editorial desk.
Letter to the EditorSir/Madam, On behalf of the people of Ambazonia, I wish to bring to the attention of the international community a
Opinion
Why Non-Recognition May Be a Blessing in Disguise for Ambazonia
Recognition on paper is not the same as power on the ground. A rushed or symbolic recognition can create a dangerous illusion of
Education
Women and Girls at the Heart of Burkina Faso’s Renewal
At the heart of this transformation stands Lighting the Path (LTP), founded by Dawn Malcolm. Unlike many organizations that provide only short-term relief,
News
Politics
Macron on the Sidewalk: France’s Diminished Power and the Ambazonian Mirror
At home, Macron’s approval ratings sit in the gutter, his six former prime ministers criticise him, and his presidency is beset by debt,
Commentary
Symbols of Resistance and the Politics of Survival: Charles de Gaulle’s France and Ambazonia’s Dilemma
Ambazonian exile leadership and diaspora institutions ensured continuity. From Berlin to Washington, Ambazonian representatives sustained the claim to sovereignty through official communiqués, symbolic
News analysis
Biya’s Coronation Without a King — The Theatre of Fraud, French Interference, and the Ghost of Power
The French government, the British High Commission, and the Commonwealth will all endorse the results in the name of “stability.” They will issue
Is Paul Biya in Switzerland for Hormone Treatments?
Whether true or not, the story reflects the larger reality: a leader who rarely appears in public, whose health is tightly hidden, yet