Editorial commentary

Yaoundé understands this danger. Because once Ambazonia is no longer seen as “internal,” the entire architecture of silence begins to collapse. Diplomatic neutrality becomes complicity. Observation becomes endorsement.And the world is forced to choose. By Timothy Enongene Guest Editor-in-Chief The IndependentistnewsMarch 30, 2026 For decades, the regime in Yaoundé has hidden behind a single phrase—“internal

A clear, steady focus on truth—expressed through conduct as much as words—has a way of cutting through noise. And over time, it is this clarity that allows a more complete and honest picture to emerge. By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews30 March 2026 When global attention turns toward a place, the story that emerges

At the same time, it is important to approach differing viewpoints with discernment rather than dismissal. Complex situations rarely produce a single, uncontested narrative, and acknowledging that complexity can strengthen credibility rather than weaken it. By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews30 March 2026 In moments of heightened international attention, it is not unusual to

In the end, credibility is not secured through argument alone, but through conduct over time. When a people demonstrate discipline, dignity, and clarity of purpose, those qualities become difficult to dismiss. By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews30 March 2026 One of the most persistent challenges facing the Ambazonian cause in the international arena is

The Pope’s visit should not be seen as a conclusion, but as a moment of heightened diplomatic engagement—an opportunity to advance a just and lasting resolution. By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews30 March 2026 As we welcome the Pope, we must be clear—both in conviction and in message. What we seek is not a

The future of the Ambazonian restoration struggle will therefore not be determined solely by guns or court rulings abroad, but by whether its leaders and supporters can protect the integrity of their cause, defend their people without betraying their principles, and ensure that history records their struggle not as chaos, but as a disciplined pursuit

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