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Philemon Yang and Fai Yengo Francis rose high, but they never stood tall. They had platforms but refused to use them for justice. They had power but lacked courage. In the end, both became symbols of an aging, discredited system By Ali Dan Ismael editor-in-chief on assignment in Yaounde Cameroon. Yaounde October 9th 2025- Philemon
Electoral fraud in Cameroon is not based solely on ballot-box stuffing. It relies on a sophisticated logistical infrastructure designed to maintain control over the entire electoral process. By Ali Dan Ismael, editor in-chief just back from vacation and on assignment in Yaounde cameroon. A Logistics Network Built for Fraud As Cameroon heads toward the 2025
Ambazonia is home to some of the most biologically diverse forests in West-Central Africa, including Korup National Park, the Takamanda–Mone corridor, and the Mount Cameroon ecosystem. By Ali Dan Ismael editor-in chief just back from vacation The Chadian government’s recent decision to end its partnership with African Parks has cast a sharp light on the
The wind has shifted. And in that shift lies the clearest sign yet that the Biyameroun system is running out of both time and consent. By The Independentist Political DeskOctober 9, 2025 Across the length and breadth of Cameroun, frustration with Paul Biya’s regime has reached a boiling point. From the far-northern town of Maroua
The aging president’s refusal to chart a succession plan or tackle the Ambazonian issue politically has left the country dangerously exposed. With a governing class well into its eighties, a discredited electoral system, and fragmented opposition, Cameroon faces mounting internal fragility. By The Independentist Political Desk At 92, Paul Biya stands as one of the
Official data from Elecam’s registers indicates that more than 2 million voters are registered in Bamenda, a figure that far exceeds the city’s total population of less than 700,000, including children and non-voting residents. Even the entire population of the Northwest Region — estimated at under 2 million — does not correspond to the number
Issa Tchiroma’s federalist manifesto is less a visionary blueprint than a strategic miscalculation. It seeks to revive a discredited constitutional model without addressing the legal, historical, and geopolitical realities that define the conflict today. By The Independentist Political Desk Issa Tchiroma has formally unveiled what amounts to his campaign manifesto, centered on a proposed return
This phenomenon fits squarely within Yaoundé’s historical pattern. Since the escalation of the conflict in 2017, LRC has repeatedly sought to bypass the Government of the Federal Republic of Ambazonia in exile, led by Dr. Samuel Ikome Sako, by sponsoring or encouraging proxy groups. By The Independentist Political Desk In recent months, a little-known group
The legal argument is based on Article 118 of Cameroon’s Electoral Code, which renders ineligible any individual who has placed themselves in a situation of dependence or collusion with a person, organisation, or foreign power. The petition alleges that Tchiroma’s personal relationship with Ambazonian leaders places him in violation of this provision. By The Independentist
Role Models Inspire Nations: Ambazonia’s Youth Can Reach Nobel Heights
The United States leads the world in Nobel laureates, thanks to deliberate investments in education and a system that enables talent to flourish. By The Independentist Political Desk The announcement of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics has once again highlighted the power of education and innovation. This year’s laureates — Dr. John Clarke, Dr.