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DATE: 25 March 2026. FROM: Carl Sanders, Guest Writer, The Independentistnews, Soho TO: Archbishop Andrew Nkea and the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) Your Grace, History is not written only by presidents and generals. It is also written by bishops — by what they say, and by what they refuse to say. From the
Ultimately, the debate is less about individual personalities than about the evolving responsibilities of faith leadership in times of crisis. Whether through outspoken advocacy or quiet diplomacy, the measure by which religious institutions are judged will likely remain the same: their perceived ability to stand with those who suffer while contributing meaningfully to the search
Whether through intellectual advocacy or diplomatic restraint, the central challenge remains the same: to remain relevant to the lived realities of the people while contributing meaningfully to the pursuit of justice and lasting peace. By Carl Sanders, Guest WriterThe Independentistnews | Soho. 25 March 2026 The legacy of Archbishop Paul Verdzekov continues to occupy a
Ultimately, the impact of any papal visit will depend less on ceremony and more on substance. If it amplifies the voices of affected communities, acknowledges painful realities, and encourages meaningful steps toward accountability and healing, it could mark an important turning point By Carl Sanders, Guest WriterThe Independentistnews | Soho. 26 March 2026 London is
For church leaders and political authorities alike, the moment presents both a challenge and an opportunity — to ensure that gestures of peace are matched by concrete commitments to dignity, dialogue, and lasting resolution. By Carl Sanders, Guest WriterThe Independentistnews | Soho. 26 March 2026 Major religious visits have long carried both symbolic and political
We therefore appeal to the international community to act with urgency, impartiality, and principle. Silence or delayed response risks entrenching perceptions of injustice that could have lasting consequences for regional stability and human rights protection. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews26th Marchl 2026 To: The United Nations, the African Union, the Commonwealth Secretariat, the European
We respectfully urge international stakeholders to: Encourage compliance with relevant UN human rights findings. – Support independent monitoring of legal proceedings. – Promote lawful avenues for addressing jurisdictional disputes. – Facilitate dialogue initiatives aimed at resolving underlying political grievances. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, Independentist NewsMarch 26th 2026 The continued detention of Sisiku Julius Ayuk Tabe
FROM: The Office of the Guest Editor-in-Chief, The IndependentistnewsDATE: 24 March 2026 RE: The United Nations; The African Union; The Commonwealth Secretariat; Diplomatic Missions and International Partners This memorandum is issued as a direct and urgent caution to international mediators and diplomatic missions following credible reports that authorities in Yaoundé are attempting to introduce the
SUBJECT: Total Rejection of Proposed Vice-Presidential Maneuver and Cosmetic Constitutional Amendments FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 24 March 2026ISSUED BY: The IndependentistnewsLOCATION: Buea The people are not blind. The people are not forgetful. And the people will not be fooled. The Independentistnews issues this uncompromising revolutionary communiqué in response to growing reports that the regime in
Ambazonian war of Independence: Fon Abumbi II of Bafut distinguishes self as a historical actor.
Such positioning carries risks. Traditional leaders who speak forcefully about injustice may face isolation, administrative pressure, or attempts to undermine their influence. Yet critics argue that the greater danger lies in silence — in the gradual erosion of cultural authority when ancestral institutions are perceived as aligning too closely with power rather than with the