News commentary

Easter’s Verdict: Those Who Start Wars Must Be Named — Including in Ambazonia

The Pope has spoken. Not in politics—but in principle. War is a choice. Suffering is not inevitable. Peace requires truth. For Ambazonia, the message is unmistakable. The issue is no longer whether the world understands. The issue is whether it is willing to act. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief The Independentistnews Subtitle: The Pope spoke

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Editorial commentary

The Architecture of Erasure: A Narrative

If the issue is framed as an “Anglophone problem,” the solution will always be limited to reforms within the existing state. But if it is understood as a question of territorial sovereignty, then the conversation shifts entirely—to restoration, legality, and historical accountability. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief The Independentistnews To understand the crisis surrounding the

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Editorial

THE MYTH OF “ANGLOPHONE”: A STRATEGY OF SUBSTITUTION THAT HAS FAILED

Let this be stated without apology: “Anglophone” is a manufactured label. It was introduced to replace a people with a category. It was designed to confuse ownership of land, dilute identity, and weaken political claims. And it has failed. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief, Thse Independentistnews THE BIG LIE There is a deliberate deception being

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Commentary

THE ORIGINAL BETRAYAL: HOW AHMADOU AHIDJO STOLE THE FUTURE OF CAMEROON — AND WHAT MUST BE DONE NOW

Cameroon now faces a defining choice: remain a nation where power is arranged, or become one where power is earned. Continue as spectators, or rise as participants. History has already been written once. It does not have to be written the same way again. By a Patriot The Independentistnews contributor THE MOMENT EVERYTHING CHANGED There

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Editorial commentary

After La Republic du cameroon’s Constitutional Shift: The Final Exposure

This moment does not ask for reaction. It demands conclusion. Not emotional conclusion. Structural conclusion. The question is no longer whether reform is possible. The question has been answered. The question is no longer whether inclusion will emerge. The structure has responded. The question is no longer whether time will correct imbalance. Time has confirmed

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Editorial

Final Editorial Verdict: What This Means for Ambazonia Today

The history of the Southern Cameroons remains contested. The legal interpretations remain debated. But the present reality demands attention. What happens next will not be determined solely by what occurred in 1961. It will be determined by the choices made now. By the Editorial Board, The Independentistnews The preceding analysis has examined competing claims regarding

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Editorial Review

Editorial Review: Re-examining the Claims on the Independence of the British Southern Cameroons

The history of the Southern Cameroons’ transition from trusteeship to its post-1961 status is complex, contested, and deeply consequential. It cannot be reduced to a single narrative. By the Editorial Board, The Independentistnews This review examines the article titled “The Truth on the Independence of the British Southern Cameroons” by Lord Thompson Teku, published as

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Retrospective,

The Truth on the Independence of the British Southern Cameroons

What is clear is that the questions raised during that period have not been conclusively resolved in the eyes of many observers. As such, they continue to inform contemporary discourse on governance, legitimacy, and political identity. By Lord Thompson Teku (Contributor) This article is published as a contributor’s perspective within a broader analytical series. The

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Editorial

A Point of No Return: The Ambazonian Position

After decades of endurance, appeals, negotiations, and betrayals, the line has been drawn. Not as a threat. Not as a posture. But as a conclusion. This is a point of no return. This is the Ambazonian position. By Ali Dan IsmaelEditor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews There are moments in history when language itself must be stripped of

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Communique

Civilian Empowerment — Practical Protection and Documentation Guide

This guide is not a substitute for legal protection or institutional accountability. However, it provides practical steps that individuals and communities can take to safeguard themselves and preserve information. In uncertain environments, awareness, caution, and documentation remain essential tools for protection and future accountability. By Ali Dan IsmaelEditor-in-Chief, The IndependentistnewsApril 2026 In environments where security

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