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New Faces, Old Chains? The “Fresh Panel” Lottery in Yaoundé

For supporters and critics alike, the changing faces on the bench may symbolise hope or continuity. What is certain is that the ultimate

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Legal commentary

The Legal Labyrinth — Why the “New Panel” Can’t Ignore International Law (And Probably Won’t)

Ultimately, the forthcoming proceedings will test not only legal arguments but also the resilience of institutions tasked with balancing national security considerations and

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Legal commentary

The Supreme Court ruling and the “Quashed” Illusion: Why the Nera 10 Are Still Not Free

For many observers, the fate of the Nera 10 will depend not only on judicial outcomes but also on sustained political engagement and

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Commentary

The Power of the Silent Monday: How Non-Cooperation Shapes Economic and Political Realities

In contested political environments, silence can function as a powerful form of communication. Decisions by individuals and communities to withdraw from routine economic

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Economy Business and politics

THE ECONOMIC BOYCOTT HANDBOOK: STRANGLING THE OCCUPATION TREASURY

Economic behaviour often becomes intertwined with political expression in contested environments. Decisions about taxation, consumption, financial intermediation, and commercial activity may be influenced

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Business and politics

INVESTOR RISK ALERT: THE “AMBAZONIA REPUDIATION FACTOR” & THE COLLAPSE OF LRC CREDIT

To: Institutional Investors, Eurobond Holders, and Emerging Market Fund Managers From: Carl Sanders, Guest Writer, The Independentistnews, Soho, LondonDate: March 21, 2026 Subject:

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Communique

FORMAL NOTICE TO INTERNATIONAL LENDERS: THE DOCTRINE OF ODIOUS DEBT

To: The Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF)To: The President, World Bank GroupCc: The Paris Club and International Commercial Creditors From: Carl Sanders,

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Public scrutiny

THE SUPREME COURT CAROUSEL: QUESTIONS OF JUSTICE AND DELAY

Ultimately, this moment invites reflection on the relationship between law, legitimacy, and national reconciliation. Courts can interpret statutes and review evidence, but they

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Legal commentary

French Cameroon Justice System at the Crossroads: Selective Punishment, Symbolic Verdicts, and the Politics of Image Management

A legal system derives legitimacy from consistency, proportionality, and independence. When punishment appears to depend on political context, emotional pressure, or diplomatic optics,

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Legal commentary

Cameroon In a Significant Jurisdictional Turning Point: The Supreme Court Quashes the Court of Appeal Judgment and Orders a Rehearing in the NERA 10 Case

Whether this moment ultimately leads to substantive justice remains uncertain. What is clear, however, is that—for the first time in years—the case of

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