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The challenge ahead is not only military or political but also humanitarian: rebuilding trust in communities fractured by years of violence, fear, and competing claims about responsibility. By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-Chief, Independentistnews BUEA – February 14, 2026 – As the struggle for the restoration of the independence of Southern Cameroons enters its ninth year,
What once felt like a hopeful journey toward safety has, for many, become a difficult and prolonged struggle. Women, children, and families live with constant worry about theft, attacks, and insecurity. The anguish visible on many faces speaks of disrupted lives and lost peace. By Chief Ngalle LyongaVoices From The Wilderness for The Independentistnews Tears
The Ngumba’s decision signals that traditional institutions still retain the power to hold leaders accountable. The challenge now is ensuring that this accountability strengthens the community rather than fractures it. By Didier Fortozen, Independentistnews Contributor, Ndop Central Ngohkintunjia The Dethronement Announcement BANGOLAN 13 Frbruary 2026 – A dramatic chapter has opened in the village of
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Our people deserve justice, not propaganda. They deserve accountability, not narrative manipulation. And they deserve a future where truth is established by evidence—not by the loudest headline. By Ako Aya The Independentistnews Contributor The tragic killing of Atong Ignatius Achondo has shaken our people. His abduction, torture, and murder are crimes that must be condemned
Ten years ago, the movement was dismissed as temporary unrest. Today, it has developed executive leadership, an army evolving toward professionalism, and decentralized administrative governance. By Timothy EngoneneGuest Editor-in-Chief, Independentistnews BUEA February 13, 2026 – Ten years ago, the Southern Cameroons rose in protest. Teachers and lawyers demanded justice, respect for law, and the restoration
His legacy continues to provoke discussion, reflecting the broader tensions between development ambitions, governance challenges, and political realities in Cameroon. Culled from social media and edited by The Independentistnews editorial desk . Mr. Zacchaeus Mungwe Forjindam is a figure in Cameroon’s history whose legacy is viewed through two distinct lenses: that of a visionary “captain
The questions raised by both allegations of financial inducement and the absence of transparent electoral documentation point to a larger issue confronting Cameroonian politics: public confidence. By Lester Maddox, Guest WriterIndependentistnews, Oakland County, California YAOUNDÉ 11 February 2026 – Cameroon’s political landscape remains unsettled months after the country’s most recent presidential election. Allegations, counter-allegations, and
Cameroon’s Youth Day and the Politics of Age
Age, in itself, is neither virtue nor vice. But when political leadership so dramatically outpaces the demographic profile of the nation, the imbalance becomes a governance issue. Legitimacy rests not only on endurance, but on the capacity to renew. BY M C FOLO The Independentistnews contributor Each year on February 11, Cameroon marks Youth Day,