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Disinformation, Distraction, and the Struggle for Truth in Southern Cameroons

Social media users recently circulated videos and commentary questioning claims made by social media preacher Roland Fru regarding his alleged diplomatic engagements abroad. Critics pointed to inconsistencies in footage posted online, arguing that the materials contradicted statements suggesting official international consultations. The debate spread widely on Facebook, where many users concluded that the claims were

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News analysis

The Illusion of Inclusion: Why Ambazonia Has Moved Beyond Yaoundé’s Political Musical Chairs

Whether through negotiation, reform, or new political arrangements, the future of relations between Southern Cameroons and the rest of Cameroon remains unsettled. What is clear, however, is that symbolic political gestures or routine reshuffles are unlikely to resolve grievances that have accumulated over decades. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, Independentistnews YAOUNDÉ February 3, 2026 – Political

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Commentary

Agents of Deception: Why the LRC Elevates Unpopular Voices in the Anglophone Crisis

Beyond official political appointments, multiple groups claiming to represent Anglophone interests have emerged over time. Supporters of Ambazonian leadership structures often argue that some of these groups appear most often at politically sensitive moments, complicating already fragmented representation. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, Independentistnews YAOUNDÉ February 4, 2026 – As Cameroon’s political crisis deepens and conflict

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News commentary

The Paralysis of Etoudi: Why the “Victor” of 2025 Still Cannot Form a Government

For critics of the regime, the current paralysis illustrates the limitations of a political system built around one long-serving leader. For supporters, it reflects the difficulty of managing a complex nation under challenging circumstances. Either way, the uncertainty at the center of power raises questions about how long the current model can sustain itself. By

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Communique

The Government of the Federal Republic of Ambazonia (in exile) calls on all International stakeholders to be watchful on some political manipulations in view of expected peace efforts in Ambazonia.

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Rebuttal/Response

The Great Historical Escape: How Britain Is Being Cleared While Ambazonians Are Handed the Bill

The Southern Cameroons did not fail to decolonize itself. It was failed by those entrusted with its decolonization. And any roadmap toward resolution must begin with that truth, not bury it under invoices and retainer agreements. Justice that requires the victims to pay for the crime scene investigation is not justice. It is merely a

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Opinion

Divide, Rule, Repeat: The Strategic Fragmentation of Ambazonia

Recent controversies surrounding various manifestos and political announcements highlight how fragmented messaging can distract from broader goals. Whether these initiatives represent genuine internal disagreement or external manipulation is debated within activist circles. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, Independentistnews Nine years into the Ambazonian struggle for Independence restoration, many observers believe the Yaoundé regime has shifted away

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Commentary

Beyond Lamentation: Africa’s Reckoning with History Must Become a Blueprint for Power

By M. C. Folo The Independentistnews contributor History must be remembered – but not be repeated Africa is right to condemn slavery. Right to challenge colonialism. Right to expose how conquest reshaped its institutions, extracted wealth, and disrupted trajectories of knowledge and innovation. These realities are neither exaggerated nor obsolete. Their consequences remain visible in

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Commentary

Technocracy Without Legitimacy: Why Cosmetic Appointments Cannot Mask Political Reality

The suggestion that someone of Dr. Vera Songwe’s stature could become Prime Minister illustrates this familiar strategy. No serious observer doubts her credentials. Her career, including leadership at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa under Secretary-General António Guterres, demonstrates technical excellence in macroeconomic policy, development finance, and institutional reform. By Kemi Ashu for The

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Public scrutiny

Contracts, Collapse, and the Politics of Replacement: Patronage Over Accountability

Critics argue that contracts often flow to companies closely aligned with political power, creating a system where accountability disappears and reconstruction simply becomes another profitable contract. Among the prominent figures frequently cited in public discussions of regime-era contracting networks is Eric Njong, founder and managing director of Société BUNS, one of the country’s largest indigenous

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