Commentary

Decolonizing the administrative architecture will not be easy. Six decades of centralization, corruption, fear, and bureaucratic decay cannot be erased But the work must begin immediately, because the character of the new Republic will be shaped in its first years. Timothy Enongene Associate Editor-in-chief The Independentist News The victory of the Federal Republic of Ambazonia

If Yaoundé weakens, Ambazonia must not weaken itself through confusion, provocation, or careless rhetoric. It must rise above anger and act with the seriousness of a people preparing to govern. The struggle has always been about dignity. In moments of uncertainty, dignity must be matched by discipline. By Timothy EnongeneAssociate Editor-in-Chief, Independentist News A possible

If this is the new order, it must be judged not by slogans, uniforms, or speeches, but by results. Sovereignty must produce schools. Sovereignty must produce electricity. Sovereignty must produce factories. Sovereignty must produce jobs. Sovereignty must produce dignity. Otherwise, the old exploitation will simply return under a new flag. By Ali Dan Ismael. Editor-in-chief

A people’s political existence cannot be erased by geography, imperial convenience, or diplomatic arrangements made without their consent. For Ambazonia, the task is to transform historical identity, sacrifice, and national will into credible institutions, disciplined diplomacy, and a future the world can no longer ignore. By The Independentist News political Desk Geography Does Not Decide

If Africa’s largest democracy is willing to learn from one of Africa’s most efficient administrations, then perhaps the continent is witnessing the emergence of a new political maturity—one based not on pride, size, or ideology, but on results, competence, and institutional excellence. That would be good news not only for Nigeria and Rwanda, but for

Africa’s future will not be determined by its colonial past alone. It will be determined by the choices made by its present generation. The continent does not lack talent. It does not lack resources. It does not lack ambition. What remains is the difficult but achievable task of building institutions worthy of its people. By

The Independentist News is calling for independent investigations into unexplained deaths and the discovery of bodies in Bamenda and other affected communities. Such investigations should include forensic examinations, witness testimony, detention records where applicable, and full cooperation from all relevant authorities and institutions. By Timothy EnongeneAssociate Editor-in-Chief, The Independentist News BAMENDA – 1 July 2026

The people have a right to ask hard questions, demand accountability, and expect that national assets be managed for the benefit of the country, not merely for the convenience of those in power. Public wealth must serve the public interest. By Ali Dan Ismael Editor-in-chief The Independentist News Recent discussions around Cameroon’s oil and gas

The long struggle is more than a political contest. It becomes a test of patience. A test of institutions. A test of leadership. And ultimately, a test of collective endurance. For history repeatedly teaches one lesson above all others: The future often belongs not to those who move fastest, but to those who refuse to

The greatest challenge facing emerging democracies is not the absence of talented leaders but the tendency for citizens to wait for others to act first. Communities flourish when individuals accept responsibility for solving local problems, participating in civic organizations, voting, volunteering, mentoring young people, starting businesses, and holding public institutions accountable. By Ali Dan IsmaelEditor-in-chief