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Ambazonians want peace more than anyone — because they are the ones burying their children. But peace must be built on justice. Peace Without Justice Is Not Peace: A Response to Elie Smith And justice must stand on the freedom of a people in their land. Until that day, the duty to defend remains a
Letter to the Editor Subject: Patriotism on Trial: What Anicet Ekane’s Death Says About Cameroon Sir/Madam, The death of Georges Anicet Ekane on 1 December 2025 while in state custody has sparked more than grief. It has revived a profound question at the heart of our national life: Who is the true patriot — the
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Sir, As a Catholic clergy, I recently listened to the interview granted by His Lordship Bishop Bibi. I begin by acknowledging his courage to come forward and clarify the role of the Church as a moral authority and voice for the voiceless. That transparency is admirable. However, there are concerns in
Ambazonia is not a province with a grievance, It is a people with a mandate a government and a president Dr. Samuel Ikome Sako recognized by his nation as its legitimate voice. Any process that excludes him, excludes the Ambazonian people By The Independentist Religious Desk When a government runs out of lies that work,
The story of Christian churches in Cameroon is not a story of defeat, even when the hardships are immense. It is a testimony of endurance. Across denominations, believers continue to build peace in the smallest ways: a child taught, a family sheltered, a prayer whispered aloud despite fear. The Independentist investigation This investigation is not
You can hide behind usernames. You can hide behind staged photos. You can hide behind temporary power. But the archives of your own posts will one day expose you. Every denial. Every mockery. Every attempt to rewrite a crime. Every ministerial biography posted as distraction. It will all stand as evidence. Ambazonia will remember. By
Anicet Ekane stood for the possibility of a Cameroon governed by integrity and unity. His courage must not be extinguished by the injustice he suffered. The enduring tribute to his life will be a country where no citizen fears dying at the hands of their own government — a Cameroon where truth does not perish
They shout “unity” but work to fracture the only structure and institution recognized in international diplomacy. They talk “liberation” but act as subcontractors for the Unity Palace. Unity Warriors is not a movement. It is a political Trojan horse. By Ali Dan Ismael — Editor-In-Chief, The Independentist There comes a point in every liberation struggle
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, In liberation history, there has always been a clear distinction between patriots and performers. Patriots build institutions; performers build platforms. Patriots sacrifice; performers monetize.Patriots stand firm when the storm is harsh; performers disappear when the wind changes. As Ambazonia approaches a decisive turning point in its freedom quest, the
Reclaiming Our Shared Story A Call for Unity Across the Black World
Unity is not about being the same. Unity is recognizing that we are branches of the same sacred tree. Wherever we stand today in Africa, the Americas, Europe, or elsewhere we are descendants of survivors and inheritors of greatness. When we come together, we are capable of transforming our future and restoring our full history.