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Faith is not validated by proximity to power.Authentic spirituality cannot be outsourced to institutions alone. The credibility of the church rests on truthfulness, not alignment. This is not a rejection of institutions—it is a re-grounding of them. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews There was a time when the sanctuary stood apart—where the pulpit
The door now exists. Whether it widens or closes will not be decided by others alone. It will be decided by the discipline, coherence, and seriousness of what is done next By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief The Independentistnews Let us be clear, without exaggeration and without apology: Nothing has been granted. Nothing has been resolved.
The dove is gone. But its meaning has multiplied. What was intended as a fleeting moment has become a lasting question: If even a symbol of peace cannot survive— what does that say about the peace being promised? By Ali Dan IsmaelEditor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews There are symbols that pass unnoticed. And there are symbols that
This is the moment regimes fear—not uprising, not protest, not even international pressure. But clarity. Because once the truth is spoken in a language the world understands, control begins to erode—not suddenly, but steadily and Irreversibly. By Ali Dan IsmaelEditor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews There are moments when diplomacy ends—and truth begins. This was one of them.
The situation at the perimeter remains tense. Control is still asserted. But something less tangible has changed: the narrative is no longer singular. And once a narrative fractures, it rarely returns to its original form. By Timothy Enongene – The Independentistnews Guest Editor-in-Chief, On Special Assignment in Bamenda Ambazonia BAMENDA, 16 April 2026 – For
The era of so-called “military solutions” in Cameroon is not only failing; it is over. What remains is the question of whether the political courage exists—domestically and internationally—to replace it with something real. A table exists. The question is who is willing to sit at it—and speak the truth. By Lester MaddoxGuest Contributor, The IndependentistnewsOakland
Cameroon now faces a defining choice: remain a nation where power is arranged, or become one where power is earned. Continue as spectators, or rise as participants. History has already been written once. It does not have to be written the same way again. By a Patriot The Independentistnews contributor THE MOMENT EVERYTHING CHANGED There
The debate over labels is not superficial. It shapes how issues are understood, discussed, and addressed. Whether one speaks of “Anglophone regions” or “Southern Cameroons,” the terminology carries implications for how the situation is interpreted and what solutions are considered viable. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews4 April 2026 For decades, a quiet but calculated
What is clear is that the conversation has moved beyond symbolism. It is no longer about representation alone, but about recognition—recognition of identity, of rights, and of the principles that define belonging. By Carl SandersGuest Writer The IndependentistnewsSoho, London4 April 2026 For decades, a segment of the Anglophone elite has urged patience. The message was
The Arc of Empire Is Long—But It Always finally Breaks
The question is no longer whether systems of imposed control eventually end. History has answered that, repeatedly. The only question that remains is how they end: through managed transition, negotiation, and foresight, or through prolonged conflict, pressure, and eventual rupture By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief The Independentistnews History is not sentimental. It does not reward