Editorial commentary

False Flags and Counter-Insurgency: When Wars Are Fought in the Shadows

The future of the Ambazonian restoration struggle will therefore not be determined solely by guns or court rulings abroad, but by whether its leaders and supporters can protect the integrity of their cause, defend their people without betraying their principles, and ensure that history records their struggle not as chaos, but as a disciplined pursuit

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News analysis

The Great Purge? Reflections on the Belgian Arrests and the Future of the Ambazonian revolution.

If there is a lesson emerging from these developments, it is that movements for self-determination must continuously balance passion with discipline, conviction with responsibility. The credibility of a cause often depends not only on the justice of its grievances but also on the integrity of those who claim to speak in its name. By Carl

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Letters to the Editor

An Ambazonian Patriot and reader of The Independentistnews writes to the editor, on the use of Anglophones or North West/ south West as terminology to decribe our people.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I often feel very uncomfortable with the diction chosen by theindependentistnews.com: Anglophones, North West and South West Regions of Cameroon, crisis in the English-speaking regions of Cameroon. I believe that such terminology plays in the enemy’s interest. Why not instead speak plainly of war or conflict, and refer to

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News commentary

Presumption, Politics, and the Expanding Legal Front of the Ambazonian Conflict

Those accused have denied wrongdoing, and their cases remain part of ongoing legal proceedings. These developments demonstrate that diaspora activities connected to the conflict are now being examined under international criminal law and domestic statutes governing material support and transnational violence. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews Recent developments in Belgium have once again

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News commentary

The Curse of Empire: From Iran to Israel to Ambazonia — The Unfinished Legacy of Imperial Strategy

From Iran to Israel, from South Asia to Africa, and finally to Ambazonia, the struggles of the present remind us that the age of empire may have formally ended, yet its shadow continues to shape the politics of our time. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief The Independentistnews The conflicts shaping today’s world—from the confrontation between

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Editorial

Between Vigilance and Opportunity: Reading the Pope’s Visit to Bamenda

From the hills of Bui and Boyo to the plains of Manyu, Ndian, and Meme, from Fako to Lebialem, and across all 13 Counties and their 61 Local Government Areas, this moment should be approached with dignity, calm, and unity. Our communities have endured years of hardship, displacement, and uncertainty, yet the spirit of our

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Rebuttal/Response

Editorial Response to the fervent reader from Bui County: Faith, Diplomacy, and the Question of Ambazonia

If the Pope uses his moral authority to encourage dialogue, the release of prisoners connected to the conflict, humanitarian access, and a peaceful path toward resolving the crisis, such efforts would not undermine the aspirations of the people of Southern Cameroons. Dear Patriot from Bui, First, allow us to thank you for your thoughtful letter

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Letters to the Editor

A Fervent Reader of The Independentistnews, from Bui County, writes to the editor on the up coming Papal visit to Bamenda. chooses to stay anonymous

Letter to the editor Dear Editor, I write to commend you for the many truth-seeking articles you have published since the inception of The Independentist. Your work continues to provide a valuable platform for reflection and debate on matters affecting the self-determination of the people of Southern Cameroons, also known as the Federal Republic of

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Commentary

As Bamenda Awaits Rome: Pope Leo XIV’s Imminent Visit Reawakens a Conflict the World Tried to Forget

By bringing renewed global attention to the crisis, the visit may help transform awareness into moral responsibility. At the very least, it provides an opportunity for reflection, renewed dialogue, and constructive engagement toward a peaceful resolution. By Colbert Gwain | The Muteff Factor (formerly The Colbert Factor) Beyond ceremony and liturgy, the presence of His

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Commentary

The African History They Tried to Erase: 130 Years After Adwa, We Remember the Day Africa Broke Empire’s Spine.

The deeper challenge is this: Can modern African states reclaim the discipline, solidarity, and strategic imagination that allowed Ethiopia to stand firm when the world expected it to fall? BY M C FOLO The Independentistnews contributor The conflict began with the Treaty of Wuchale (1889), signed between Emperor Menelik II and Italy. The Italian version

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