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History shows that minorities caught between warring powers often lose twice: once during the conflict, and again when peace returns and blame is apportioned. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independent NewsOn special assignment in Ntumbaw NTUMBAW January 21, 2026 – For centuries, the Mbororo community has been an integral part of the social and economic
This tribute is therefore not about nostalgia. It is about direction. A free Ambazonia must be a homeland where: girls are educated without apology, science is seen as nation-building, quiet competence is honoured over political noise, and contribution matters more than connections. By The Independentistnews editorial desk The passing of Dr. Gladys West at the
During the tenure of former intelligence chief Maxime Eko Eko, the DGRE appears to have deviated from its lawful mandate. Intelligence files were reportedly commodified, sensitive information traded to private and political actors, and operational resources repurposed for personal or factional gain. If substantiated, these practices constitute a sustained misuse of state power. By The
The economic crisis of Cameroon is not inevitable. It is the outcome of choices—bureaucracy over production, debt over discipline, repression over trust. By The Independentistnews Economic desk YAOUNDE January 2026 – The 2026 finance law of Cameroon reads like a warning label for any nation that mistakes borrowing for development. More than one-third of the
If Africa can acknowledge Ambazonia’s right to exist and govern itself, it will create a new model of Pan-Africanism — one built on voluntary association among free states rather than forced coexistence under violent regimes. By Timothy Enongene Guest Editor-in-Chief The Independentistnews BANJUL – January 15, 2026 – For decades, the halls of the African
History will not judge actors by how carefully they spoke, but by whether their actions brought freedom closer—or merely made occupation easier to administer. By the Independentist Political Desk Why This Question Matters Since 2017, many Ambazonians have heard the name Felix Agbor Balla spoken with respect, confusion, or suspicion. In a time of war,
Leaders such as Yoweri Museveni, Paul Biya, and Denis Sassou Nguesso have perfected what political scientists now describe as electoral autocracy: a system where elections are not instruments of choice, but tools of control. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief The Independentistnews Across Africa, a dangerous illusion persists: that elections alone are proof of democracy. From
Nkonda Titus is a British Marine officer. He represents the digital evolution of this doctrine. His platform functions as a dissemination hub for graphic propaganda designed to portray the Ambazonian State Army (ASA) as purely terrorist. He has repeatedly acted as a “first responder” to atrocities—releasing images before any independent verification or official investigation. By
Dear Abdulkarim Ali, I write with respect for your courage, your clarity of thought, and the moral authority that comes from sacrifice. Your reflections on negotiation, incarceration, and political responsibility raise important questions that deserve calm and principled engagement. We agree on a central truth: dialogue is indispensable, and the voices of incarcerated leaders must
The Danger of Inflammatory Rhetoric: How “Unnecessary Utterances” Arm Yaoundé
Advocates of restrained communication often point to Dr. Samuel Sako’s public posture as illustrative. His consistent emphasis on international law, civilian protection, and diplomatic engagement—despite immense provocation—has limited Yaoundé’s ability to weaponize his words. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews YAOUNDÉ January 21, 2026 – In the Ambazonian struggle for self-determination, words are not neutral