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As Pope Leo XIV prepares to arrive in Bamenda, the world will be watching closely to see whether the visit of a global religious figure—often described as a messenger of reconciliation—can unfold peacefully in a land that has long been searching for it. By The Independentistnews | Investigative Desk BAMENDA – March 10, 2026 –
Ambazonian legal thinkers maintain that by reverting the country’s name to “Republic of Cameroon”—the exact title used by the French-speaking state at its independence in 1960—the government in Yaoundé effectively revived the identity of the pre-1961 republic. By Carl Sanders, Guest WriterThe Independentistnews, Soho, London LONDON – March 10, 2026 – For decades, the government
For those who support the cause, the hope is that current phase will mark not the fragmentation of the movement, but the beginning of a more unified and disciplined chapter. By Timothy Enongene Guest Editor-in-Chief TheIndependentistnews Revolutions and national liberation movements often pass through difficult phases of internal fragmentation before reaching a moment of consolidation.
For supporters of Ambazonia, the message is clear: the struggle is no longer simply about resistance. It is about preparing the foundations of a nation they believe is waiting to be born. By Timothy Enongene Guest Editor-in-Chief The Independentist News For many years, the political narrative surrounding the struggle of the former British Southern Cameroons
The final chapters of long struggles are rarely simple. But history also reminds us that even the most entrenched conflicts eventually give way to new political realities. The question facing all parties today is what kind of future they are prepared to build when that moment arrives. By Carl Sanders, Guest WriterThe Independentistnews, Soho, London
And if a new dawn eventually rises over the hills of Buea, it will be because the women of the land carried the light through the long night. By Carl Sanders, Guest WriterIndependentist News, Soho, London BUEA – March 8, 2026 – On this International Women’s Day, as much of the world reflects on gender
For Cameroon, the borrowing plans of 2026 may therefore represent more than a fiscal strategy. They may also signal a pivotal moment in the broader debate about the country’s political future, economic stability, and the urgent need for solutions that move beyond the cycle of conflict. By Carl Sanders, Guest Contributor, The Independentistnews, Soho, London
Ultimately, the question facing Africa is not whether global rivalries will continue—they almost certainly will. The real question is how African nations choose to position themselves within this evolving geopolitical landscape. By Lester MaddoxThe Independentistnews Guest Writer, Oakland County, California The ongoing escalation between the United States–Israel alliance and Iran serves as a stark reminder
For those who share this vision, the name Ambazonia represents not only a historical argument but also a symbol of collective memory and hope. By Timothy Enongene Guest Editor-in-Chief The Independentistnews The Mandate The Conditional Framework (Paragraph 5) The Legal Dispute Interpretation by Ambazonian Advocates Recognition of a “People” Rights Under the African Charter Findings
From the Trenches to the Threshold – The Year of the Home Front
For many Ambazonians, the Home Front has become the symbol of that persistence—a reminder that even in the midst of uncertainty, a society can continue to organize, to endure, and to imagine a future beyond conflict. By Carl Sanders, Guest Writer The Independentistnews, Soho, London The language of political struggles often evolves alongside the movements