Editorial commentary

The difficult question is therefore not simply what Cameroon has done to Anglophones. It is also what Anglophones are prepared to change within their own institutions, leadership practices, and communities. Because winning the argument for political freedom is not the same as building a free society. And the cost of failing to understand that distinction

The aspiration for an independent Ambazonia remains meaningful to those who regard sovereignty as the expression of their historical identity and right to self-determination. Others envision different constitutional arrangements. These differences underscore the importance of ensuring that the people themselves remain central to discussions about their political future By Timothy EnongeneEditor-in-Chief, The Independentist NewsNovember 13,

The challenge to Prime Minister Burnham is therefore clear. – Open the historical record. Support independent examination of the 1961 arrangements. Encourage meaningful political dialogue. Insist upon respect for human rights. And help ensure that the future of Southern Cameroons is addressed through democratic legitimacy rather than indefinite constitutional confrontation. By Ali Dan Ismael |

The decree has been signed. The next election date has been set. The central question remains: Is ELECAM preparing to administer a credible election—or to manage another political coronation? Cameroon deserves better. Its people deserve better. History will judge everyone entrusted with protecting the democratic process—and everyone who helps undermine it. By Ali Dan Ismael,Senior

The time has come to move beyond the politics of accusation and embrace the politics of responsibility. The ultimate measure of any political struggle is not simply what it claims to achieve, but what happens to the people in whose name it is fought. The people of Southern Cameroons must not remain the permanent casualties

History will not remember Paul Biya merely because he occupied the presidency for 44 years. It will examine what those years achieved, what opportunities were lost, which institutions endured and what human suffering might have been prevented. By Timothy EnongeneEditor-in-Chief, The Independentist News As Amazon associate this site earns from qualifying purchases Get your copies

The people of Southern Cameroons (Ambazonia) deserve to know what was declared in their name in 2017, what is being proposed in their name in 2026, and who has the legitimate authority to determine the difference. That is not a demand for disunity. It is a demand for constitutional clarity, democratic accountability, and political responsibility.

A shepherd may speak with political authorities. He may negotiate with those who exercise power. He may seek compromises that save lives. But the lasting test of prophetic leadership is whether he can preserve his moral independence while doing so. The question is not whether Archbishop Nkea still speaks. It is whether the peace he

The people of Southern Cameroons deserve historical clarity, institutional accountability, civilian security, and a peaceful political future. Britain has an opportunity to contribute to that process by opening its records, engaging the evidence, and supporting responsible dialogue. By Ali Dan IsmaelSenior Editor-in-Chief, Independentist NewsOctober 31, 2026 As Amazon associate this site earns from qualifying purchases

How many more sons and daughters must die before the full human cost of this war receives the sustained attention it deserves? The question must remain before the public, not only when a prominent family is bereaved, but whenever another life is lost. Enough bloodshed. Enough grieving families. Let meaningful political negotiations begin. By Timothy