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If the Pope uses his moral authority to encourage dialogue, the release of prisoners connected to the conflict, humanitarian access, and a peaceful path toward resolving the crisis, such efforts would not undermine the aspirations of the people of Southern Cameroons. Dear Patriot from Bui, First, allow us to thank you for your thoughtful letter
Letter to the editor Dear Editor, I write to commend you for the many truth-seeking articles you have published since the inception of The Independentist. Your work continues to provide a valuable platform for reflection and debate on matters affecting the self-determination of the people of Southern Cameroons, also known as the Federal Republic of
The deeper challenge is this: Can modern African states reclaim the discipline, solidarity, and strategic imagination that allowed Ethiopia to stand firm when the world expected it to fall? BY M C FOLO The Independentistnews contributor The conflict began with the Treaty of Wuchale (1889), signed between Emperor Menelik II and Italy. The Italian version
Let Q2 2026 be remembered as the quarter when global Ambazonians strengthened institutions, supported communities, and elevated the conversation toward a peaceful and lawful resolution. By The government of Ambazonia (in exile) THEME: FINANCING THE FINAL MILE — FROM THE DIASPORA TO THE 61 LGA PURPOSE: Internal strategy briefing for Ambazonian Diaspora Chapters (USA, Europe,
If the soldier’s voice signals anything, it is that even amid division, the human instinct for peace persists. The challenge now is to transform that instinct into a lawful and lasting resolution. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews A remarkable scene recently stopped traffic in Bamenda. A soldier of La République du Cameroun (LRC), balancing
Let this be a moment for reflection across the country: What kind of nation do we want to build? And how many more lives are we willing to lose before choosing a political solution? Peace between neighbours is not weakness. It is wisdom An Open Letter to the mothers, fathers, and young people of La
History cannot be reversed. The 1961 decision cannot be undone. But the debate over whether Nigeria would have been better must not distract from the present reality. Today, the structural question is no longer Nigeria versus Cameroon. The structural question is sovereignty. By Ali Dan IsmaelEditor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews The Social Media Revival of a Historical
OPEN LETTER To: His Grace, Archbishop Andrew NkeaMetropolitan Archbishop of BamendaPresident, National Episcopal Conference of The Cameroons. From: Abdulkarim Ali, (Kondengui Central Prison, Yaounde) Subject: On Pope Leo XIV’s Visit: When the Shepherd Keeps Silence, What Becomes of the Blood Crying from the Soil? Date: 27, Febrauray, 2026 “When a poor person dies of hunger,
As Bamenda Awaits Rome: Pope Leo XIV’s Imminent Visit Reawakens a Conflict the World Tried to Forget
By bringing renewed global attention to the crisis, the visit may help transform awareness into moral responsibility. At the very least, it provides an opportunity for reflection, renewed dialogue, and constructive engagement toward a peaceful resolution. By Colbert Gwain | The Muteff Factor (formerly The Colbert Factor) Beyond ceremony and liturgy, the presence of His