News commentary

CHASING FLIES WHILE THE MEAT ROTS: A RESPONSE TO THE MP FOR NWA

A widely shared proverb reminds us that when a deeper problem exists, treating only the visible symptoms will not resolve the crisis. Lasting peace in Nwa and surrounding communities will likely require confronting the root causes of conflict through inclusive and credible political processes, rather than focusing solely on immediate manifestations of violence. By Timothy

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News analysis

THE NWA VIOLENCE AND THE DEBATE OVER MILITIA ACTIVITY: COMPETING NARRATIVES AND A CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY

Local leaders increasingly call for practical measures: improved civilian protection, humanitarian access, transparent investigations into attacks, and renewed political dialogue addressing the broader conflict that has destabilized the region for nearly a decade. By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-ChiefIndependentistnews BAMENDA 17 February 2026 – The violent events reported in Nwa Subdivision on February 13 and 14

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Commentary

BEYOND THE FRAGMENTATION: THE 2025 LEADERS’ PACT AND THE SEARCH FOR A COHESIVE FRONT

Leadership in times of crisis is often judged not only by declarations of unity, but by the confidence and participation of the people whose future is at stake. By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-ChiefIndependentistnews BUEA 16 February 2026 – While officials in Yaoundé and sections of the media continue to revisit the internal divisions that marked

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THE GUARDIAN POST AND THE CHRIS ANU CONTROVERSY: A DISPUTE OVER REPRESENTATION AND LEGITIMACY

Chris Anu remains a highly controversial figure within Ambazonian politics. Critics accuse him of poor leadership decisions, internal divisions, and actions that weakened certain armed groups, particularly in Lebialem. By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-Chief TheIndependentistnews YAOUNDÉ 16 February 2026 – A recent report by The Guardian Post Newspaper, concerning a purported “memorandum” for dialogue sent

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Society

COMMUNITY SAFETY GUIDE: A Resource for Traditional Rulers and Community Leaders

By The Patriot, The Independentistnews contributor Purpose: To help traditional authorities protect communities, preserve social cohesion, and prevent civilians from becoming victims of conflict, manipulation, or criminal activity. The Risk: Political conflicts are sometimes reframed as local or communal disputes, placing pressure on traditional leaders to take sides or assume security responsibilities. Community Response: Traditional

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News commentary

Cameroon Conflict: A War Entering Its Tenth Year — and Time Is Running Out for Everyone

Time, once assumed to favor stability, now threatens to erode it. In conflicts like this, there are ultimately no winners — only societies that emerge wounded for generations. By Carl SandersGuest Contributor The Independetistnews A Crisis That Refuses to End As Cameroon’s conflict in the Anglophone Northwest and Southwest regions enters its tenth year, one

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Import Substitution or Imported Failure? Cameroon Risks Repeating a Costly Economic Mistake

The success of this new program will depend less on funding announcements and more on whether governance reforms, accountability mechanisms, and economic policies are strong enough to deliver sustainable change. By The Independentistnews Political/Economic Desk Cameroon is once again preparing to borrow heavily—over CFA 3 trillion in projected new debt—to finance an import-substitution program intended

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