We are home to news on Cameroon and the CEMAC region. We are dedicated to honest and reliable reporting. We are the voice of the Cameroonian people and their fight for freedom and democracy at a time when the Yaoundé government is silencing dissent and suppressing democratic voices.
Yet history shows that systems built solely on survival tactics eventually exhaust their tricks. A mask, however prestigious, cannot indefinitely animate a failing body. As the embers at Etoudi dim, one warning remains apt: A man who hangs his shadow on a rotting tree should not be surprised when they both fall together. By Carl
In the present context, and with speculations around International figures like Vera Songwe, new appointments risk being perceived less as solutions and more as attempts to stabilize public perception without addressing foundational concerns. By Lester MaddoxOakland County, California guest contributor The Independentistnews Oakland 9 February 2026 – For more than three decades, President Paul Biya’s
The Epstein case and the political tensions in Cameroon arise from very different circumstances, yet both reveal a similar warning: power without accountability breeds abuse, and systems that ignore injustice eventually face instability. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews The name Jeffrey Epstein has become one of the most disturbing symbols of elite power,
Youth activism in these regions remains highly sensitive. Authorities frame certain forms of political mobilization as threats to national unity, while local activists argue that legitimate grievances about governance, marginalization, and security are often dismissed or criminalized. The result is a deep disconnect between official messaging and lived realities for many young people. By Timothy
For Ambazonians and Cameroonians alike, lasting peace will depend not on parades or political declarations, but on credible solutions that address governance, economic opportunity, and political inclusion. Development, jobs, education, and genuine dialogue matter far more than symbolic displays of unity. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in
Road safety is a matter of governance, engineering, enforcement, and responsibility. Until systems protect citizens instead of political interests, roads will continue to kill. Neglect Eventually Comes for Everyone. Neglect kills slowly—then suddenly.And eventually, it spares no one. The question remains: Will reform come before the next funeral—or only after it? By The Independentistnews Technical
Millions of immigrants live securely in Western countries because their legal status is properly established and protected by law. Turning isolated immigration cases into sweeping warnings risks creating unnecessary fear within communities already navigating complex social and political realities. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews Facts Over Fear: Why alarmist reactions distort reality Recent
The debate between Comrade Francis Mbah and Comrade MM is less about personalities and more about direction. As the struggle matures, Ambazonians must decide whether unity remains a slogan—or becomes a functioning structure capable of advancing national objectives. (Expanded Public Edition for clarity) By The Independentistnews Eduaction desk Q1. What is Comrade Francis Mbah’s central
The question facing Washington is not whether to engage globally, but how—and under what conditions. If the United States succeeds in building partnerships grounded in mutual interest rather than inherited obligation, it may redefine its global role for the 21st century. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews For decades, the United States has been
Centralized Power, Broken Systems: Why Cameroon’s Governance Crisis Persists — and the Ambazonian Question
Cameroon’s crisis is therefore not simply political—it is structural. Without procurement transparency, independent oversight institutions, and genuine decentralization of decision-making, governance failures will persist regardless of who occupies key offices. By Mankah Rosa Parks, The Independentistnews As Cameroon continues to struggle under economic hardship, rising public frustration, and declining institutional credibility, debates about responsibility frequently