Commentary

De nombreux observateurs estiment que seule une solution politique inclusive et négociée pourra mettre fin durablement aux violences. Qu’il s’agisse d’une restructuration institutionnelle, d’un nouvel accord politique ou d’une autre forme de règlement, l’enjeu demeure le même : permettre aux populations concernées de vivre en paix et de construire leur avenir sans la peur et

Around the world, history shows that identities subjected to suppression often re-emerge stronger. Names survive because people refuse to forget them. And in this case, the direction of movement is unmistakable. Southern Cameroons–Ambazonia is not confusion. It is continuity. By Ali Dan IsmaelEditor in Chief, The Independentistnews, London Bureau In political struggles, battles are often

Leadership in times of crisis is often judged not only by declarations of unity, but by the confidence and participation of the people whose future is at stake. By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-ChiefIndependentistnews BUEA 16 February 2026 – While officials in Yaoundé and sections of the media continue to revisit the internal divisions that marked

Age, in itself, is neither virtue nor vice. But when political leadership so dramatically outpaces the demographic profile of the nation, the imbalance becomes a governance issue. Legitimacy rests not only on endurance, but on the capacity to renew. BY M C FOLO The Independentistnews contributor Each year on February 11, Cameroon marks Youth Day,

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