Commentary

For decades, each time French Cameroon faces political turbulence, its leaders reach for the same tired strategy: add a few English-speaking faces to the cabinet, call it inclusion, and present it to the world as reform. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief, on special assignment in Maroua, Cameroun When Issa Tchiroma Bakary stood before cameras this

The new Ambazonian constitution will anchor the common law as its backbone, while protecting traditional justice in villages and chiefdoms. A Truth and Reparations Commission will document past abuses, giving voice to victims and holding wrongdoers accountable. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief, on assignment in Buea, Ambazonia Across the vast stretch of French-speaking Africa, from

In a healthy democracy, a communication council safeguards pluralism, transparency, and accountability. In French Cameroon, however, it polices truth as though it were contraband. Instead of defending journalists, it summons and sanctions them. Instead of promoting professionalism, it propagates fear. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief, The Independentist There are many absurdities in the political life

Macron’s decision to call snap parliamentary elections in 2024 was meant to consolidate power. Instead, it backfired spectacularly. His centrist coalition lost its majority, forcing him to govern through fragile alliances and endless compromises. As his latest prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, struggles to pass a budget that satisfies both parliament and the markets, many in

In the period preceding the 2025 elections, efforts were made by political and religious elites to encourage participation and present credible “Anglophone” leadership options within the structure of French Cameroons. By Ali Dan IsmaelEditor-in-Chief, on special assignment, Bamenda, Ambazonia The political dynamics surrounding leadership in Ambazonia cannot be fully understood without situating them within the

The day after the vote, unrest erupted in Garoua, and a police truck was set ablaze. Under ordinary circumstances, this would have provoked mass arrests, curfews, and military crackdowns. This time, no arrests were reported, and the regime’s heavy hand remained curiously light. By Michel Bien Tong, Independent Contributor The recent presidential election in Cameroon

Recent reports indicate that troops of La République du Cameroun (LRC) have been redeployed from parts of Ambazonia. Officially, the redeployment has not been linked to the post-election situation, but multiple local sources and resistance-linked intelligence networks interpret this as a strategic withdrawal. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief, on special mission to Bamenda, Ambazonia In

Tchiroma’s self-proclaimed victory is now being announced across major newsrooms and diplomatic circles worldwide. The media and diplomatic shield that Biya controlled in 1992 no longer exists. The same networks that once concealed electoral manipulation are now exposing the fragility of the regime’s control. By The Independentist news desk A Stolen Election in the Shadows

Cameroon’s opposition landscape remains fragmented. Electoral alliances are rare, and opposition leaders often operate under intense surveillance and legal pressure. Some analysts argue that this fragmentation — likened by critics to “ngong dogs” that inadvertently warn their prey during a hunt — plays into the incumbent’s hands By Ntumfoyn Boh Herbert On Sunday, Cameroonians will

The United States leads the world in Nobel laureates, thanks to deliberate investments in education and a system that enables talent to flourish. By The Independentist Political Desk The announcement of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics has once again highlighted the power of education and innovation. This year’s laureates — Dr. John Clarke, Dr.