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The credibility of journalism depends not on speed alone but on accuracy, transparency, and the willingness to correct errors when new evidence emerges. In highly polarized conflicts, readers increasingly judge media organizations by their commitment to evidence rather than their alignment with any political narrative. By Timothy Enongene. Associate Editor-in-Chief, The Independentist News When Every
The debate surrounding the death of Zacharias Abendong remains unresolved and continues to generate differing interpretations. What is undeniable, however, is that the event occupies an important place in the collective memory of many Southern Cameroonians. It serves as a reminder of the complex and often contested history that continues to shape political attitudes in
As the conflict enters another year, one reality appears increasingly evident: the struggle is not simply about battlefield outcomes but about competing visions of legitimacy and political authority. Whether one supports the government, the Ambazonian cause, or a negotiated political settlement, the events in Fako underscore the continuing complexity of a conflict that has proven
The debate over President Biya’s whereabouts and the restoration of the Vice-Presidency ultimately reflects a larger issue confronting Cameroon: the challenge of political transition in a system shaped by decades of centralized authority. Whether current reforms are intended to strengthen governance or manage succession, they have highlighted the growing importance of institutional continuity and constitutional
As history has repeatedly shown, when governments become increasingly anxious about controlling information, observers inevitably begin asking why. And when official denials become louder than the questions they seek to silence, many conclude that there may be more at stake than the authorities are willing to admit. By Lester Maddox. Guest Contributor, The Independentist News,
The geopolitical silence surrounding the Ambazonian conflict serves as a reminder that freedom movements cannot depend solely on the conscience of international institutions. History suggests that meaningful change often occurs when oppressed peoples develop the capacity to sustain their cause despite external indifference. By Carl Sanders Guest Writer, The Independentist News, Soho, London BUEA –
No single document can build a nation. No single leader can transform a society. No single generation can complete the work of nation-building. Every generation inherits unfinished work and leaves unfinished work behind. The future of Ambazonia is not contained within any book, plan, or vision statement. It lives in the choices its people make,
Calls for decentralization often fail to inspire confidence within the independence movement. The issue, they argue, is not the management of the existing system but the legitimacy of the system itself. Until that fundamental question is addressed, decentralization will continue to be viewed not as a solution but as an illusion—one that promises transformation while
The gradual unraveling of that system may create short-term challenges, but it also offers the possibility of something far more valuable.The opportunity to build genuine sovereignty.The post-G7 world may be less comfortable for Africa. But it may also be far freer. By Ali Dan Ismael. Editor-in-Chief The Independentist News The recent G7 Summit in France
THE CRTV THEATER: Rumors, Succession Politics, and a State Consumed by Uncertainty
The real challenge facing Cameroon is therefore not simply preventing forged decrees from reaching state television. It is rebuilding public confidence in the institutions that give those decrees meaning. Until that happens, every rumor will carry political weight, every unexpected event will generate suspicion, and every succession question will deepen uncertainty. That may be the