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If your visit can serve as a bridge—encouraging meaningful negotiations, humanitarian relief, and protection of civilians—then it will strengthen both the Church’s credibility and the cause of peace. By Concerned Faithfuls and Advocates for Peace February 2026 Your Holiness, As you prepare to visit Bamenda, we write with profound respect for your sacred office and
The Southern Cameroons and La République du Cameroun both emerged from United Nations Trust Territories. Questions of self-determination and political status are not merely internal administrative matters but touch upon principles of international law and human rights. These issues deserve careful, principled engagement. By A Patriot and Contributor to The Independentistnews Your Holiness, It is
For South African readers, the issue in Bamenda should not be viewed through the lens of confrontation, but through the lens of unfinished constitutional dialogue. Durable peace — whether through enhanced federalism, autonomy, or another lawful arrangement — must rest on clarity, consent, and constitutional legitimacy. By Timothy Enongene Guest Editor-in-Chief The Independentistnews BAMENDA February
South Africa’s historic moral voice on issues of decolonization and human rights gives it unique credibility. We respectfully encourage your government to support renewed dialogue within the African Union framework aimed at achieving a just and peaceful settlement. TO: His Excellency President Cyril RamaphosaTHROUGH: The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) RE: A Call
Malcolm Milne may have sensed the fragility of the foundation. But the future of Cameroon will not be determined by memoirs alone. It will be determined by courage, constitutional honesty, and the shared commitment of its people to peace. And peace, above all, must be the common ground. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews
As shepherd and diplomat, you occupy a rare space where moral counsel and national reflection can meet. A gentle reminder from your office—that a nation’s greatness is measured not by how it prepares for a guest, but by how it treats its people daily—would echo far beyond any ceremony. Open Letter to the Apostolic Nuncio
Under this perspective, traditional leaders should function as non-partisan custodians of culture and unity, serving all members of their communities regardless of political affiliation. The ongoing dispute in Bangolan is therefore seen by some as part of a wider struggle to redefine the role of traditional authority in contemporary governance. By Lester Maddox, Guest WriterIndependentistnews,
The SDO’s attempt to impose a leader who has lost the mandate of his Kingmakers risks deepening local divisions. It reinforces the perception that, under the current system, traditional rulers are increasingly viewed as auxiliaries of the administration rather than independent custodians of custom. By Lester Maddox, Guest WriterIndependentistnews, Oakland County, California The ongoing crisis
L’histoire montre que les conflits se terminent rarement par la disparition d’un camp, mais plutôt lorsque les sociétés trouvent la volonté de négocier de nouveaux futurs. Par Timothy Enongene, Rédacteur en chef invitéIndependentistnews Pour la première fois depuis des décennies, l’autorité de Yaoundé ne paraît plus inébranlable. Les signes d’essoufflement sont visibles partout : difficultés
The Ghost of Etoudi: Factional Strain and the Erosion of Authority in Cameroon
To citizens across Cameroon—Francophone and Anglophone alike—the present moment invites sober reflection. Long-term stability cannot rest indefinitely on factional balancing alone. Durable governance requires institutional renewal, credible elections, rule of law, and meaningful dialogue. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, Independentistnews For more than four decades, President Paul Biya maintained power through a carefully managed political system