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Justice must not only punish wrongdoing. It must demonstrate balance. When protest appears to cost more than killing, the question is no longer political. It becomes legal — and moral. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief The Independentistnews Justice is not measured by speeches. It is measured by sentences. In Cameroon, two cases have come to
A government can survive opposition. It cannot survive sustained loss of credibility. When citizens begin to believe that public wealth can disappear more easily than political slogans, the social contract weakens. When they perceive that economic betrayal draws less visible consequence than political speech, faith in institutions declines. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, IndependentistNews YAOUNDÉ –
A legal system that visibly punishes the unlawful taking of life more severely than dissent strengthens itself. A system that appears to do the opposite risks sending the wrong signal — that the state’s stability outweighs the sanctity of its citizens. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, IndependentistNews YAOUNDÉ February 26, 2026 – Every nation reveals its
April 2026 will be a visible moment. The real question is not whether civil society speaks, but whether it speaks in a way that strengthens its long-term credibility. In moments of high visibility, discipline becomes the most powerful strategy. By Ali Dan IsmaelEditor-in-Chief, The IndependentistNews A Nation Under a Moral Spotlight When a Pope visits
When Rome arrives, it does not simply bless. It observes. And in observing, it quietly shapes the future. The question is not whether the Pope will see corruption or contradiction. The question is whether Cameroon is prepared for what Rome sees — and remembers. By Ali Dan Ismael Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews In April 2026, Pope
The world will be listening in April 2026. The moral authority of the visit creates space — but only disciplined voices will be heard clearly. In times of conflict, wisdom often speaks more powerfully than anger. By Ali Dan IsmaelEditor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews A Moral Spotlight on Cameroon When a Pope visits a country, it is
History shows that moral interventions do not solve conflicts overnight. But they can mark turning points. In April 2026, the world will watch Cameroon not simply through the lens of politics, but through the lens of conscience. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief The Independentistnews The announcement is now official: Pope Leo XIV will visit Cameroon
Movements endure when their people remain steady. The world may move on quickly. We cannot afford to forget ourselves. Ambazonia’s future will not be shaped by illusion, but by resilience. By Carl SandersIndependentist News Contributor Soho, London Fellow Ambazonians, We are living through a defining chapter in our collective history. While advocacy continues in diplomatic
For those on the ground, unity of purpose—whether political, civic, or humanitarian—remains critical. But so does clarity: protracted armed confrontation rarely delivers clean victories. It produces exhaustion, displacement, and generational trauma By Lester MaddoxIndependentistnews Contributor, Oakland County, California From Military Rhetoric to “Community Issues” The sudden shift in official language from Yaoundé—away from heavy military
Articles 4(h) and 4(p) of the AU Constitutive Act: Sovereignty, Non-Indifference, and the Legal Duties of the African Union
Articles 4(h) and 4(p) were crafted to ensure that the African Union would not become a passive observer to grave crises within its own borders. They were intended to prevent silence in the face of mass suffering. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews I. Introduction The ongoing conflict in Cameroon’s North-West and South-West regions presents