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Climate Change and Coastal Resilience: Why Africa Must Redesign Its Coastline for the Storms of Tomorrow. Part II

The objective is graceful transformation rather than catastrophic collapse. Critical Infrastructure Must Receive Special Protection. Not all infrastructure carries equal consequences when failure occurs. Some facilities become more important during disasters than during normal operations. Hospitals. Emergency operation centers. Ports. Airports. Electrical substations. Telecommunication hubs. Water treatment plants. Fuel storage facilities. By Martin Mungwa, PE,

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News commentary

THE FUTURE OF THE GCE BOARD: EXAMINING CONCERNS OVER AUTONOMY, FUNDING, AND EDUCATIONAL IDENTITY

The debate is therefore not simply about examinations. It is about identity. It is about heritage. It is about educational philosophy. And above all, it is about ensuring that future generations inherit institutions that remain worthy of the sacrifices and struggles that brought them into existence. By Timothy EnongeneAssociate Editor-in-Chief, The Independentist News BUEA –

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Letters to the Editor

A Concerned Ambazonian and fervent reader of the Independentist news writes to the editor on what he terms “weakening the Revolution”

WEAKENING THE REVOLUTION Dear Editor, Thank you for all the truth and clarity the world is getting each passing day through your publications. The war of aggression declared and executed by La Republique du Cameroun on the then people of the Southern Cameroons(The Federal Republic of Ambazonia) is now well known throughout the world. The

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Commentary

THE MONDAY CORPSES, A DISTURBING OCCURRENCE IN BAMENDA: Questions arise

The Independentist News is calling for independent investigations into unexplained deaths and the discovery of bodies in Bamenda and other affected communities. Such investigations should include forensic examinations, witness testimony, detention records where applicable, and full cooperation from all relevant authorities and institutions. By Timothy EnongeneAssociate Editor-in-Chief, The Independentist News BAMENDA – 1 July 2026

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Commentary

Public wealth management in Cameroon: The need for Public Attention

The people have a right to ask hard questions, demand accountability, and expect that national assets be managed for the benefit of the country, not merely for the convenience of those in power. Public wealth must serve the public interest. By Ali Dan Ismael Editor-in-chief The Independentist News Recent discussions around Cameroon’s oil and gas

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Commentary

THE LONG STRUGGLE: REFLECTIONS ON ENDURANCE, SACRIFICE, AND THE POLITICS OF FATIGUE

The long struggle is more than a political contest. It becomes a test of patience. A test of institutions. A test of leadership. And ultimately, a test of collective endurance. For history repeatedly teaches one lesson above all others: The future often belongs not to those who move fastest, but to those who refuse to

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News commentary

THE JUDICIARY AND DEMOCRATIC CONTESTATION IN NIGERIA: LESSONS FROM RECENT POLITICAL DISPUTES

Democratic legitimacy rests upon the willingness of citizens to accept institutional outcomes, even when those outcomes are politically disappointing. That acceptance becomes far more difficult when public confidence in institutional neutrality begins to erode. By Timothy EnongeneAssociate Editor-in-Chief, The Independentist News Abuja – 1 July 2026 – Recent legal disputes involving opposition parties have reignited

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Commentary

The Politics of Psychological Fatigue: Lessons for Building a Democratic Republic, Why Strong Institutions Matter More Than Fear

The greatest challenge facing emerging democracies is not the absence of talented leaders but the tendency for citizens to wait for others to act first. Communities flourish when individuals accept responsibility for solving local problems, participating in civic organizations, voting, volunteering, mentoring young people, starting businesses, and holding public institutions accountable. By Ali Dan IsmaelEditor-in-chief

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Sports/ football

Africa’s World Cup Ascendancy: Power, Performance and the Politics of Global FootballThe World Cup Has Finally Caught Up with African Football

Africa has not merely participated in the global game. It has helped redefine it. The rise of African football is more than a sporting achievement—it is a reflection of a continent growing in confidence, capability, and influence. The world is no longer watching Africa with curiosity; it is watching with respect. By M. C. Folo

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News commentary

Beyond the Headlines: What Issa Tchiroma’s Return Could Mean for Cameroon—and Why Ambazonians Should Pay Attention

The question is not simply who governs in Yaoundé. The question is whether developments move the parties any closer to addressing the underlying political dispute through peaceful dialogue and in a manner that respects the principle of self-determination. By Ali Dan IsmaelEditor-in-chief The Independentist News Political history is often shaped less by dramatic events than

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