Commentary

For those who identify with the Ambazonian vision, the name represents a belief that their story, culture, and political aspirations deserve recognition. For others, the debate continues. What remains certain is that the discussion about identity, history, and self-determination will continue to shape the political landscape of the region for years to come By Timothy

By bringing renewed global attention to the crisis, the visit may help transform awareness into moral responsibility. At the very least, it provides an opportunity for reflection, renewed dialogue, and constructive engagement toward a peaceful resolution. By Colbert Gwain | The Muteff Factor (formerly The Colbert Factor) Beyond ceremony and liturgy, the presence of His

The deeper challenge is this: Can modern African states reclaim the discipline, solidarity, and strategic imagination that allowed Ethiopia to stand firm when the world expected it to fall? BY M C FOLO The Independentistnews contributor The conflict began with the Treaty of Wuchale (1889), signed between Emperor Menelik II and Italy. The Italian version

If Mondays are to retain meaning, they must symbolize discipline, unity, and collective moral resolve — not fear or fragmentation. The path forward requires confronting uncomfortable truths, restoring public confidence, and ensuring that any struggle for sovereignty reflects the values it seeks to institutionalize. By Carl SandersGuest Contributor, The IndependentistnewsSoho, London BUEA – February 28,

The future of any self-determination project will depend less on battlefield optics and more on whether ordinary citizens feel protected, respected, and heard. The truth, ultimately, will not be shaped by rhetoric alone — but by conduct. By Carl SandersGuest Contributor, The IndependentistnewsSoho, London GUZANG – February 27, 2026 – The public killing of Mbanyamsig

If the struggle is to retain legitimacy, it must reject criminality, resist internal sabotage, and restore trust at the grassroots level. The fire of restoration cannot be sustained by fear or ransom; it must be sustained by principle. By Carl SandersGuest Contributor, The IndependentistnewsSoho, London LONDON – February 27, 2026 – The most consequential victory

For those on the ground, unity of purpose—whether political, civic, or humanitarian—remains critical. But so does clarity: protracted armed confrontation rarely delivers clean victories. It produces exhaustion, displacement, and generational trauma By Lester MaddoxIndependentistnews Contributor, Oakland County, California From Military Rhetoric to “Community Issues” The sudden shift in official language from Yaoundé—away from heavy military

The issue is not whether people go to markets or interact with institutions. The deeper issue is how conflicts are framed and who controls the narrative. “Normalcy” in visual form does not automatically equal justice, resolution, or consent. By Carl SandersIndependentistnews Contributor, Soho, London LONDON – 25 February 2026 – In protracted conflicts, battles are

In the information age, the pulse of a struggle is measured not only by events on the ground, but by whether the world continues to pay attention. No visibility, no urgency. No urgency, no action. No action, no resolution. The politics of protracted conflict demands endurance — not only in territory, but in narrative. By

The question is not whether the “Tchiroma Gambit” generates headlines. The question is whether it advances resolution—or merely reshuffles the stage. That distinction will determine whether this moment is remembered as a turning point—or a detour. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, Independentistnews BANJUL. February 23, 2026 – As political uncertainty deepens in Yaoundé, a new subplot