Commentary

Whether viewed through the lens of history, law, or politics, those maps continue to challenge simplistic narratives and force difficult questions about the origins of the present conflict. History may be debated. Interpretations may differ. But the historical record remains. And the maps of 1960 are still there. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentist News

Africa is learning that sovereignty is not simply declared. It is negotiated, legislated, industrialized, and defended through economic policy. Cameroon’s concessions are therefore not destiny. They are a choice. The country can continue along the familiar path of extraction without transformation, or it can join the growing continental movement toward value addition, industrial development, and

As Ambazonians envision the future through initiatives such as Ambazonia 2050 and Beyond, the Nigerian experience offers valuable lessons. Strong nations are not built solely through elections. They are built through institutions. Prosperity requires accountability. Stability requires inclusion. National unity requires respect for diversity, local autonomy, and constitutional safeguards. By Ali Dan Ismael Editor-in-Chief The

For many citizens, the challenge is no longer simply one of leadership. It is the creation of a political system capable of balancing stability with accountability, unity with diversity, and continuity with meaningful reform. By Timothy EnongeneAssociate Editor-in-Chief, The Independentist News. Yaoundé – June 9, 2026 – The political history of Cameroon presents one of

The struggle for genuine sovereignty in the twenty-first century is not merely a struggle against foreign influence. It is a struggle for competent governance, democratic accountability, and the right of Africans to shape their own destiny. Africa’s future belongs to Africans. The responsibility for securing that future belongs to us all. By Timothy EnongeneAssociate Editor-in-Chief,

The refugees of the borderlands are more than statistics. They are mothers and fathers, students and teachers, farmers and entrepreneurs. Their story deserves to be heard—not only during moments of crisis but until lasting solutions are found. By Timothy EnongeneAssociate Editor-in-Chief, The Independentist News While political developments in Yaoundé often dominate headlines, a quieter and

The question facing Cameroon is not whether political transition will eventually occur. It is whether the country is prepared to manage that transition in a way that promotes stability, accountability, and national reconciliation. By Timothy EnongeneAssociate Editor-in-Chief, The Independentist News YAOUNDÉ – June 7, 2026 – As Cameroon enters the second half of 2026, one

Lasting educational excellence is achieved not through imposed uniformity, but through the preservation of identity, the protection of institutional integrity, and the pursuit of standards that allow a people to compete confidently in the world while remaining true to themselves. By Timothy EnongeneAssociate Editor-in-Chief, The Independentist News A Question That Refuses to Disappear In recent

The most important lesson for Ambazonia is not whether France is right or wrong. The real lesson is that all major powers pursue their interests. France pursues French interests. America pursues American interests. China pursues Chinese interests. Russia pursues Russian interests. Britain pursues British interests.Successful nations understand this reality and structure their diplomacy accordingly. No

The destruction of the Bamenda–Mamfe corridor reveals a deeper truth: Yaoundé has treated Southern Cameroons not as a society to be protected, but as a territory to be controlled. Minor subventions, cosmetic reconstruction promises, and state-sponsored development slogans cannot repair a system deliberately broken by war. By Timothy EnongeneAssociate Editor-in-Chief, Independentist News BAMENDA – June