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President Macron’s interview in Nairobi was intended as a reflection on France’s evolving relationship with Africa. But history may judge his African legacy less by his speeches and more by the contradictions left unresolved. The crisis of French influence in Africa is no longer merely military or economic. It is moral. And nowhere is that
The central question is no longer only how to manage the conflict, but whether the international community is prepared to engage with its underlying decolonisation dimension. By Ali Dan IsmaelEditor-in-Chief, The Independentist News2 May 2026 For several years, the situation in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon has been described primarily as
For Ambazonians—and for the international community observing—the responsibility now is not to react to the imagery, but to interrogate the process. Is this pathway leading toward a just resolution? Or is it engineering the conditions for a prolonged, managed conflict? By Timothy Enongene Guest Editor-in-Chief The Independentist News In moments of conflict, power does not
Political elites may debate the technicalities. Analysts may parse constitutional clauses. But the street — the marketplace, the taxi stand, the university corridor — understands power in simpler terms: Who decides? Who commands? Who can act when the system trembles? Any office that cannot answer these questions clearly will struggle to inspire confidence, no matter
If there is a lesson emerging from these developments, it is that movements for self-determination must continuously balance passion with discipline, conviction with responsibility. The credibility of a cause often depends not only on the justice of its grievances but also on the integrity of those who claim to speak in its name. By Carl
The strength of a people is measured not by how loudly they assert their claims, but by how wisely they preserve their cohesion. This is not a moment for escalation. It is a moment for restraint. By Carl SandersGuest Contributor, The IndependentistnewsSoho, London BAMENDA – February 28, 2026 – At moments of prolonged crisis, societies
From a constitutional-law perspective, Special Status represents reform without reallocation of sovereignty. It adjusts administrative architecture but leaves the core constitutional distribution of power untouched. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews I. Introduction: Reform or Reconfiguration? The Government of Cameroon has presented the “Special Status” granted to the North-West and South-West Regions following the 2019
A government can survive opposition. It cannot survive sustained loss of credibility. When citizens begin to believe that public wealth can disappear more easily than political slogans, the social contract weakens. When they perceive that economic betrayal draws less visible consequence than political speech, faith in institutions declines. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, IndependentistNews YAOUNDÉ –
Local leaders increasingly call for practical measures: improved civilian protection, humanitarian access, transparent investigations into attacks, and renewed political dialogue addressing the broader conflict that has destabilized the region for nearly a decade. By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-ChiefIndependentistnews BAMENDA 17 February 2026 – The violent events reported in Nwa Subdivision on February 13 and 14
What once felt like a hopeful journey toward safety has, for many, become a difficult and prolonged struggle. Women, children, and families live with constant worry about theft, attacks, and insecurity. The anguish visible on many faces speaks of disrupted lives and lost peace. By Chief Ngalle LyongaVoices From The Wilderness for The Independentistnews Tears
