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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
Malcolm Milne may have sensed the fragility of the foundation. But the future of Cameroon will not be determined by memoirs alone. It will be determined by courage, constitutional honesty, and the shared commitment of its people to peace. And peace, above all, must be the common ground. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews
As shepherd and diplomat, you occupy a rare space where moral counsel and national reflection can meet. A gentle reminder from your office—that a nation’s greatness is measured not by how it prepares for a guest, but by how it treats its people daily—would echo far beyond any ceremony. Open Letter to the Apostolic Nuncio
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,
The SDO’s attempt to impose a leader who has lost the mandate of his Kingmakers risks deepening local divisions. It reinforces the perception that, under the current system, traditional rulers are increasingly viewed as auxiliaries of the administration rather than independent custodians of custom. By Lester Maddox, Guest WriterIndependentistnews, Oakland County, California The ongoing crisis
L’histoire montre que les conflits se terminent rarement par la disparition d’un camp, mais plutôt lorsque les sociétés trouvent la volonté de négocier de nouveaux futurs. Par Timothy Enongene, Rédacteur en chef invitéIndependentistnews Pour la première fois depuis des décennies, l’autorité de Yaoundé ne paraît plus inébranlable. Les signes d’essoufflement sont visibles partout : difficultés
Pour nombre d’observateurs, seule une solution politique durable permettra aux populations concernées de vivre côte à côte sans la menace constante de la violence. Par Timothy Enongene, Rédacteur en chef invitéIndependentistnews Pour les partisans de la cause ambazonienne, la restauration de la souveraineté d’Ambazonie ne constitue pas une déclaration de guerre contre les populations de
La paix véritable ne se mesure pas seulement par l’absence de combats visibles, mais par le retour durable de la confiance, de la sécurité et de la stabilité pour les populations civiles. Par Timothy Enongene, Rédacteur en chef invitéIndependentistnews Les médias officiels mettent régulièrement en avant des images de défilés et de cérémonies publiques dans
Renforcer la gouvernance interne pourrait constituer une étape essentielle vers la stabilité durable et la réconciliation nationale. Par Timothy Enongene, Rédacteur en chef invitéIndependentistnews Alors que le gouvernement de Yaoundé continue d’investir d’importantes ressources dans les opérations sécuritaires dans les régions du Nord-Ouest et du Sud-Ouest, de nombreux citoyens estiment que des défis internes urgents
The British southern Cameroons Decolonization, and the Question of Unfinished Self-Determination: Reflections for South Africa
For South African readers, the issue in Bamenda should not be viewed through the lens of confrontation, but through the lens of unfinished constitutional dialogue. Durable peace — whether through enhanced federalism, autonomy, or another lawful arrangement — must rest on clarity, consent, and constitutional legitimacy. By Timothy Enongene Guest Editor-in-Chief The Independentistnews BAMENDA February