Editorial commentary

The ghost of 1961 persists not because history refuses to fade, but because its questions remain unanswered. The future of both Cameroon and Ambazonia depends on how those questions are addressed—not in parades, but in political reality. By Timothy EngoneneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentist News YAOUNDE February 10, 2026 – Each February 11, Cameroon marks National

For Ambazonians and Cameroonians alike, lasting peace will depend not on parades or political declarations, but on credible solutions that address governance, economic opportunity, and political inclusion. Development, jobs, education, and genuine dialogue matter far more than symbolic displays of unity. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in

Road safety is a matter of governance, engineering, enforcement, and responsibility. Until systems protect citizens instead of political interests, roads will continue to kill. Neglect Eventually Comes for Everyone. Neglect kills slowly—then suddenly.And eventually, it spares no one. The question remains: Will reform come before the next funeral—or only after it? By The Independentistnews Technical

In 2026, the path to a strong Africa runs through the recognition of its sovereign, self-determined nations. Only then can we build a union that is truly of the people, by the people, and for the people. By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews For decades, the African Union has preached a gospel of “continental

The “Ambazonia Accord” is not merely about borders. It represents a new political philosophy for the continent—one that places democratic will above territorial ego, and citizen legitimacy above regime convenience. By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews The protracted war in Southern Cameroons has become a defining test of the credibility of the African Union

This cycle will continue until the system itself collapses — not through reform, not through audits, not through restructuring, but through loss of legitimacy and historical reckoning. Because what Cameroon faces today is not a debt crisis. It is a governance collapse disguised as development policy. By The Independentistnews Editorial Desk Paul Biya’s regime has

The burning of Kwakwa: Elderly civilians burned alive inside their homes. The Ngarbuh massacre: Pregnant women and children slaughtered, with homes set ablaze. Systematic village torching: Widespread destruction across Bafut, Muyuka, Bali, Batibo, and numerous other communities. Burning of hospitals and schools: Deliberate attacks designed to depopulate entire regions. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentist

Contemporary diplomacy is not passive or symbolic. It is competitive and strategic, designed to shift incentives so that continued conflict becomes increasingly costly for all parties involved. Effective diplomacy transforms narratives into frameworks for negotiation and resolution. By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentist News, On Special Assignment, in Washington, D.C. In the strategic landscape

Advocates of restrained communication often point to Dr. Samuel Sako’s public posture as illustrative. His consistent emphasis on international law, civilian protection, and diplomatic engagement—despite immense provocation—has limited Yaoundé’s ability to weaponize his words. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews YAOUNDÉ January 21, 2026 – In the Ambazonian struggle for self-determination, words are not neutral

Cameroon’s history suggests that mediation without documentation, guarantees, or institutional backing is vulnerable to strategic reversal. The Ndongmo Affair is not merely a historical tragedy; it is a structural warning. For the Ambazonian conflict, the implication is clear: any future dialogue that relies on private assurances rather than recorded mandates risks reproducing the failures of