News commentary

Women’s Day 2026 – The Search for Justice in a Land Scarred by Conflict

International Women’s Day therefore carries a dual meaning in this context. It celebrates the achievements and resilience of women, while also highlighting the urgent need for a future in which justice, security, and opportunity are accessible to all. By Carl Sanders, Guest Contributor, The Independentistnews, Soho, London YAOUNDÉ – March 6, 2026 – As Cameroon

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The Great Internal Reckoning – Do the Belgian Arrests Signal a Turning Point?

For supporters of the broader Ambazonian cause, however, the central issue remains unchanged: the aspiration for dignity, recognition, and a political future that reflects the will of the people in the territory historically known as Southern Cameroons By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-Chief The Independentistnews. BRUSSELS – 6 March 2026 – The recent detention of several

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Call for action

CAUTION: The Self-Defense Fighters in Bui and Momo – A Call for Reflection and Responsibility

History reminds us that even the longest tunnels eventually open into light—if those walking through them refuse to abandon their humanity along the way. By Carl Sanders, Guest Contributor, The Independentistnews, Soho, London KUMBO – March 5, 2026 – To the self-defense fighters who remain in the hills and valleys of Bui and Momo: the

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BEYOND THE BORDER OF LIES: Why Many of Our People Chose the name Ambazonia Over other LRC’s Labels

For those who identify with the Ambazonian vision, the name represents a belief that their story, culture, and political aspirations deserve recognition. For others, the debate continues. What remains certain is that the discussion about identity, history, and self-determination will continue to shape the political landscape of the region for years to come By Timothy

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Editorial commentary

False Flags and Counter-Insurgency: When Wars Are Fought in the Shadows

The future of the Ambazonian restoration struggle will therefore not be determined solely by guns or court rulings abroad, but by whether its leaders and supporters can protect the integrity of their cause, defend their people without betraying their principles, and ensure that history records their struggle not as chaos, but as a disciplined pursuit

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News analysis

The Great Purge? Reflections on the Belgian Arrests and the Future of the Ambazonian revolution.

If there is a lesson emerging from these developments, it is that movements for self-determination must continuously balance passion with discipline, conviction with responsibility. The credibility of a cause often depends not only on the justice of its grievances but also on the integrity of those who claim to speak in its name. By Carl

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Letters to the Editor

An Ambazonian Patriot and reader of The Independentistnews writes to the editor, on the use of Anglophones or North West/ south West as terminology to decribe our people.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I often feel very uncomfortable with the diction chosen by theindependentistnews.com: Anglophones, North West and South West Regions of Cameroon, crisis in the English-speaking regions of Cameroon. I believe that such terminology plays in the enemy’s interest. Why not instead speak plainly of war or conflict, and refer to

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News commentary

Presumption, Politics, and the Expanding Legal Front of the Ambazonian Conflict

Those accused have denied wrongdoing, and their cases remain part of ongoing legal proceedings. These developments demonstrate that diaspora activities connected to the conflict are now being examined under international criminal law and domestic statutes governing material support and transnational violence. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews Recent developments in Belgium have once again

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News commentary

The Curse of Empire: From Iran to Israel to Ambazonia — The Unfinished Legacy of Imperial Strategy

From Iran to Israel, from South Asia to Africa, and finally to Ambazonia, the struggles of the present remind us that the age of empire may have formally ended, yet its shadow continues to shape the politics of our time. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief The Independentistnews The conflicts shaping today’s world—from the confrontation between

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Editorial

Between Vigilance and Opportunity: Reading the Pope’s Visit to Bamenda

From the hills of Bui and Boyo to the plains of Manyu, Ndian, and Meme, from Fako to Lebialem, and across all 13 Counties and their 61 Local Government Areas, this moment should be approached with dignity, calm, and unity. Our communities have endured years of hardship, displacement, and uncertainty, yet the spirit of our

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