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Reign of Terror: Africa’s Dark Age

Africa’s Dark Age is not about lack of potential. It is about suffocated potential. It is not about lack of talent. It is about talent being hunted and silenced. It is not the absence of light. It is the deliberate extinguishing of light. But as long as there are Africans willing to speak the truth,

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Letters to the Editor

A Patriotic Ambazonian (names withheld for security reasons) writes to The Independentist, raising fears of a disconnect of the Home front from the diaspora.

Letter to the Editor Sir, Warm greetings. The disconnect between our diaspora leadership and the home front has grown dangerously wide, with serious implications for our collective revolutionary effort. Recent events surrounding the unexpected ghost town declaration by actors widely known to oppose our national aspirations have exposed this widening gap. What began as a

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News analysis

THE FALL OF THE GAULLIST EMPIRE: Guinea Bissau, Macron’s Last Gamble, and Why Ambazonia Must Read the Writing on the Wall

The High Military Command for the Restoration of Order has seized power in Guinea Bissau, suspended the electoral process, closed borders, and detained the president. The pattern is familiar. A disputed election. A tired electorate. A compromised elite. A presidential guard turning against the very president it is meant to protect. By The Independentist Political

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Letters to the Editor

A patriotic Ambazonian writes to, The Independentist’s editorial team challenging the social media premise that Ambazonian independence can easily come from engaging and capturing Cameroons political system.

Letter to the Editor Subject: The Hard Truth Ambazonians Must Not Ignore Sir, A recent message circulating on social media argues that the path to Ambazonian freedom lies in contesting municipal elections, creating political parties under the Cameroonian system, and gradually winning councils and parliamentary seats until the people can supposedly “walk away” in unity.

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Commentary

France’s Empire Is Dying and Macron Cannot Save It. Britain Survived Collapse. France Will Not.

Macron still dreams of rebuilding Gaullist grandeur. Africa has already woken up. France cannot resurrect an empire that Africa has buried. Britain survived its fall because it respected the human person. France will not survive because it respects only the state. The empire is dead, but Macron refuses to attend the funeral. By The Independentist

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Letters to the Editor

Ghainwi Akamentsu a fervent reader of The Independentist writes to the editorial desk challenging the outing of Archbishop Andrew Nkea.

Letter to the Editor Sir, I wish to add my voice to the growing chorus calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Rev. Fr. Berinyuy. No servant of God should ever face the trauma of kidnapping. At the same time, however, this painful incident forces us to confront deeper questions about leadership, consistency, and

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Letters to the Editor

An Ambazonian Patriot, and reader of The Independentist writes to the editorial desk reacting to Millan Atam’s opinion. Requests to stay anonymous

Letter to the Editor Subject: Responding to Atam Milan’s Recent Statement Sir, My warm greetings. I write to offer a balanced and sincere response to the recent statement issued by Mr. Atam Milan. Many Ambazonians had long hoped that whenever he resurfaced, he would bring clarity, accountability, and a concrete path toward progress. Sadly, his

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Commentary

Beyond the Colonial Script: Reclaiming African Agency Through Inclusive Politics

Africa’s future—self-defined, prosperous, and globally respected—will depend on inclusive systems, accountable leadership, and a commitment to dialogue over conflict. It is time to step beyond the scripts written by others and build the future envisioned by Africans themselves. By M. C. Folo The Independentist contributor. More than sixty years after the first independence celebrations, African

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Communique

OPEN LETTER TO ALL THE CHRISTIAN FAITHFUL OF NDOP DEANERY OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BAMENDA titled: “DO NOT MARCH WITH THE MAN WHO MARCHED WITH BIYA.” A Solemn, Canonical, Magisterial and Patristic Warning.

By Nchumbonga George Lekelefac The Independentist Contributor. Monday, November 24, 2025. “Not merely to recount what has been, but to share in moulding what should be.” — Prof. Dr. Bernard Nsokika Fonlon, Editor of Cameroon Cultural Review, Abbia (1960–1980) “Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!” — Jeremiah 23:1,

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Letters to the Editor

Ghainwi Akamentsu a Patriotic Ambazonian and fervent reader of the Independentist writes to the editor in reaction to Millan Atam’s opinion.

Letter to the Editor Subject: Milan Atam and the Cost of Disunity Sir, Debates about unity in our struggle are not new, and they will continue for as long as the Ambazonian quest for self-determination remains unfinished. I agree that unity cannot come “at all cost,” because uniting with individuals or movements that have incompatible

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