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The choice is clear. History is watching. And Africa’s youth—impatient, informed, and unstoppable—will no longer applaud those who cling to yesterday while quietly stealing tomorrow By M. C. Folo The Independentistnews contributor A Continent at a Leadership Crossroads Africa is once again at a crossroads—not of geography, but of leadership. The continent stands between two
Anglophones did not rise up expecting to be killed for their political opinion. They rose up expecting the law, dignity, and history to matter. And history has a habit of being unkind to those who confuse comfort with conscience. By Ako Aya The Indepenedentistnews contributor Kristian Ngah Christian’s so-called “open letter to separatist leaders and
An Open Letter to The Guardian Post Publisher and Editorial Board of The Guardian Post, Subject: Stop Moral Laundering, State Violence Under the Guise of Peace. Dear Mr Ngah Christian, Your recent article urging “separatists to end violence” is not a call for peace. It is a public exercise in moral laundering. You have chosen to lecture
History shows that minorities caught between warring powers often lose twice: once during the conflict, and again when peace returns and blame is apportioned. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independent NewsOn special assignment in Ntumbaw NTUMBAW January 21, 2026 – For centuries, the Mbororo community has been an integral part of the social and economic
Advocates of restrained communication often point to Dr. Samuel Sako’s public posture as illustrative. His consistent emphasis on international law, civilian protection, and diplomatic engagement—despite immense provocation—has limited Yaoundé’s ability to weaponize his words. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews YAOUNDÉ January 21, 2026 – In the Ambazonian struggle for self-determination, words are not neutral
This tribute is therefore not about nostalgia. It is about direction. A free Ambazonia must be a homeland where: girls are educated without apology, science is seen as nation-building, quiet competence is honoured over political noise, and contribution matters more than connections. By The Independentistnews editorial desk The passing of Dr. Gladys West at the
During the tenure of former intelligence chief Maxime Eko Eko, the DGRE appears to have deviated from its lawful mandate. Intelligence files were reportedly commodified, sensitive information traded to private and political actors, and operational resources repurposed for personal or factional gain. If substantiated, these practices constitute a sustained misuse of state power. By The
The economic crisis of Cameroon is not inevitable. It is the outcome of choices—bureaucracy over production, debt over discipline, repression over trust. By The Independentistnews Economic desk YAOUNDE January 2026 – The 2026 finance law of Cameroon reads like a warning label for any nation that mistakes borrowing for development. More than one-third of the
If Africa can acknowledge Ambazonia’s right to exist and govern itself, it will create a new model of Pan-Africanism — one built on voluntary association among free states rather than forced coexistence under violent regimes. By Timothy Enongene Guest Editor-in-Chief The Independentistnews BANJUL – January 15, 2026 – For decades, the halls of the African
The Triple-Tier Victory: Why Modern Wars Are Won Before the First Shot
Contemporary diplomacy is not passive or symbolic. It is competitive and strategic, designed to shift incentives so that continued conflict becomes increasingly costly for all parties involved. Effective diplomacy transforms narratives into frameworks for negotiation and resolution. By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentist News, On Special Assignment, in Washington, D.C. In the strategic landscape