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For church leaders and political authorities alike, the moment presents both a challenge and an opportunity — to ensure that gestures of peace are matched by concrete commitments to dignity, dialogue, and lasting resolution. By Carl Sanders, Guest WriterThe Independentistnews | Soho. 26 March 2026 Major religious visits have long carried both symbolic and political
We therefore appeal to the international community to act with urgency, impartiality, and principle. Silence or delayed response risks entrenching perceptions of injustice that could have lasting consequences for regional stability and human rights protection. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews26th Marchl 2026 To: The United Nations, the African Union, the Commonwealth Secretariat, the European
FROM: The Office of the Guest Editor-in-Chief, The IndependentistnewsDATE: 24 March 2026 RE: The United Nations; The African Union; The Commonwealth Secretariat; Diplomatic Missions and International Partners This memorandum is issued as a direct and urgent caution to international mediators and diplomatic missions following credible reports that authorities in Yaoundé are attempting to introduce the
SUBJECT: Total Rejection of Proposed Vice-Presidential Maneuver and Cosmetic Constitutional Amendments FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 24 March 2026ISSUED BY: The IndependentistnewsLOCATION: Buea The people are not blind. The people are not forgetful. And the people will not be fooled. The Independentistnews issues this uncompromising revolutionary communiqué in response to growing reports that the regime in
Creating a Vice Presidency without decisive authority risks producing the appearance of inclusion while postponing deeper constitutional conversations. For communities that have long demanded meaningful participation in governance, symbolism alone is unlikely to restore confidence By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews23 March 2026 History is unforgiving to those who ignore its warnings. As speculation grows
Political elites may debate the technicalities. Analysts may parse constitutional clauses. But the street — the marketplace, the taxi stand, the university corridor — understands power in simpler terms: Who decides? Who commands? Who can act when the system trembles? Any office that cannot answer these questions clearly will struggle to inspire confidence, no matter
Roads can connect towns. They can facilitate trade. They can improve daily life. But they cannot erase memories of abandonment. They cannot restore confidence in institutions that appear to correct errors without restoring freedom. They cannot substitute for political solutions to political crises By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews When Cameras Come, Development Suddenly
Societies navigating conflict or transition benefit from reflecting on both successes and failures, recognising that progress depends on learning from the past while building inclusive pathways forward By Lester Maddox, The Independentistnews Guest ContributorMarch 22, 2026 Political movements often begin with intense hope, sacrifice, and widespread public mobilisation. In moments of profound social tension, citizens
The future of the struggle will not be determined by who speaks the loudest, but by who builds the strongest foundations. Liberation is ultimately secured through credibility, organisation, and strategic patience. In this decisive phase, the movement must choose substance over spectacle and unity over fragmentation. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews In the
THE STEEL IN OUR SHIELD: An International Legal Appeal on the Continued Detention of the Nera Ten
We respectfully urge international stakeholders to: Encourage compliance with relevant UN human rights findings. – Support independent monitoring of legal proceedings. – Promote lawful avenues for addressing jurisdictional disputes. – Facilitate dialogue initiatives aimed at resolving underlying political grievances. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, Independentist NewsMarch 26th 2026 The continued detention of Sisiku Julius Ayuk Tabe