Ndamukong Street: The Cost of Silence
A credible path forward requires transparency, verification, and engagement from all relevant stakeholders—local, national, and international. Until then, for many residents, silence is not neutral. It carries a cost. By Lester MaddoxGuest Contributor, The Independentistnews, Oakland County, CaliforniaApril 6, 2026 The dawn of April 1, 2026, brought not a moment of levity, but deep distress


Marching Under Duress: Youth Day Parades and the Search for Normalcy in Cameroon’s Conflict Zones
Local reports from cities such as Bamend, Kumba and Nkambe suggest that participation in parades can sometimes occur under strong administrative encouragement, with school authorities under pressure to ensure attendance. Officials argue that such mobilization is necessary to preserve civic life and prevent armed groups from dictating public activity. By Timothy EngoneneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews