Commentary

Ten years ago, the movement was dismissed as temporary unrest. Today, it has developed executive leadership, an army evolving toward professionalism, and decentralized administrative governance. By Timothy EngoneneGuest Editor-in-Chief, Independentistnews BUEA February 13, 2026 – Ten years ago, the Southern Cameroons rose in protest. Teachers and lawyers demanded justice, respect for law, and the restoration

Protecting community heritage means protecting the people themselves—neighbors, families, and future generations who must continue living side by side long after disputes are settled. Peaceful coexistence remains the strongest foundation upon which communities can build their future. By Timothy EngoneneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews BAMENDA February 11, 2026 – As tensions rise around national events and

The future of the struggle depends on clarity, discipline, and commitment—not on voices that only appear when the cost has already been paid. The people will remember who stood present when history demanded courage. By Carl Sander | Soho, London The Independentistnews contributor BAMENDA 9 February 2026 – As the February 11 boycott begins, a

Representation at the top does not automatically translate into justice or political settlement on the ground. Without substantive reforms, symbolic appointments cannot resolve deep-rooted conflicts By The Independentistnews Political Desk Ambassadorial Appointment Sparks Debate The recent appointment of Dr. Fondi Ndifontah Nyamndi as Cameroon’s ambassador to Israel has generated debate, particularly because he is widely

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

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

Every liberation movement faces moments when prominent voices drift away from the discipline and unity required for collective success. Some leaders lose direction, others pursue personal platforms, and some attempt to re-enter movements when political winds shift. By Lester MaddoxThe Independentistnews Guest Writer, Oakland County, California As the struggle for our collective destiny enters 2026,

By M. C. Folo The Independentistnews contributor History must be remembered – but not be repeated Africa is right to condemn slavery. Right to challenge colonialism. Right to expose how conquest reshaped its institutions, extracted wealth, and disrupted trajectories of knowledge and innovation. These realities are neither exaggerated nor obsolete. Their consequences remain visible in