Open Letter from Bamenda, to the Government of the Republic of South Africa
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


THE CPDM TRAP—CHIEFTAINCY AS A POLITICAL SUBSIDIARY
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,