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For Biya, clinging to power is not about solving problems, governing effectively, or reforming a decaying state. It is an act of personal survival — a political shield against the judgment of history, internal betrayal, and possible external prosecution. The Independentist – Editorial Desk Biya — a long-seasoned product of French intelligence — fully understands
In 1992, when early tallies pointed to a likely Fru Ndi victory, the regime of Paul Biya, supported quietly by French diplomatic networks and British disinterest, swiftly moved to seize control. France provided the logistical shield for electoral manipulation, while Britain openly declared it had “no interest” in the Southern Cameroons question. By The Independentist
Running in parallel is ELECAM (Elections Cameroon), the institution constitutionally mandated to guarantee free and fair elections. In practice, its leadership is handpicked from ruling party loyalists. By The Independentist Political Desk As the clock ticks toward yet another presidential proclamation in La République du Cameroun (LRC), the contours of power reveal a familiar script.
Atanga Nji, Paul Tassong — you are not mere ministers. You are illusionists. Without firing a shot, you turn crises into carnival shows, constitutional questions into bread subsidies, and stolen mandates into soccer tournaments. You are the tranquilizer twins of a regime that lives on sedation By The Independentist Political Satire Desk Dear Ministers Paul
While the Biya loyalists cling to the illusion of total control through ELECAM and the Constitutional Council—both packed with regime loyalists—they understand that optics matter. A premature declaration of victory by Tchiroma could ignite spontaneous uprisings, especially in Garoua, Ngaoundéré, and Maroua, shattering the regime’s carefully scripted electoral theatre. By Ndasi Tata – See’am Talk’am
For decades, the Biya regime has perfected the art of electoral control. Before a single ballot is cast, the playing field is already tilted beyond recognition. The constitution places no term limits on the presidency. The electoral body, ELECAM, remains firmly under government control. Opposition parties face harassment, restrictive laws, and a state media that
Tchiroma’s predicament is a microcosm of Cameroon’s unresolved political question. The architecture of authoritarian resilience, constructed in 1992, remains intact. Those who once buttressed it cannot now pretend to be its victims without acknowledging their role in its creation. By The Independentist Political Desk Issa Tchiroma’s memory is painfully short. In 1992, the Cameroonian political
Rebuttal to Propaganda Claims by CPDM Militant Damian Kedzih Wung (Esu Fondom) Against the Government of the Federal Republic of Ambazonia (in Exile) Recently, Damian Kedzih Wung, a militant of Cameroon’s ruling CPDM party from Esu Fondom, circulated a list of accusations against the Ambazonian liberation movement. His statements echo the standard propaganda script of
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Cameroon: The Lion, The Sheep, and The Ngong Dogs
Cameroon’s opposition landscape remains fragmented. Electoral alliances are rare, and opposition leaders often operate under intense surveillance and legal pressure. Some analysts argue that this fragmentation — likened by critics to “ngong dogs” that inadvertently warn their prey during a hunt — plays into the incumbent’s hands By Ntumfoyn Boh Herbert On Sunday, Cameroonians will