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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

The Ngumba’s decision signals that traditional institutions still retain the power to hold leaders accountable. The challenge now is ensuring that this accountability strengthens the community rather than fractures it. By Didier Fortozen, Independentistnews Contributor, Ndop Central Ngohkintunjia The Dethronement Announcement BANGOLAN 13 Frbruary 2026 – A dramatic chapter has opened in the village of

What remains clear is that the SDF stands at a crossroads. Whether it rebuilds or disappears will depend not only on leadership choices, but on whether it can rediscover the spirit that once made it the voice of millions seeking democratic change. For many Cameroonians, the question is no longer who buried the party—but whether

Traditional councils, local elders, and community leaders possess historical knowledge and legitimacy that can help bridge differences. At the same time, modern governance structures can provide technical and legal support necessary for durable solutions. By Timothy EngoneneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews BAMBILI February 11, 2026 – The recent escalation of the land dispute between the brotherly

The future of Cameroon ultimately rests with its youth. Ensuring that this generation inherits opportunity rather than prolonged conflict will require political courage, inclusive dialogue, and policies that move beyond symbolism toward lasting solutions. By Timothy EngoneneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews BUEA February 10, 2026 – Each February, Cameroon celebrates National Youth Day with parades, speeches,

Yet history shows that systems built solely on survival tactics eventually exhaust their tricks. A mask, however prestigious, cannot indefinitely animate a failing body. As the embers at Etoudi dim, one warning remains apt: A man who hangs his shadow on a rotting tree should not be surprised when they both fall together. By Carl

Whether through negotiation, reform, or new political arrangements, the future of relations between Southern Cameroons and the rest of Cameroon remains unsettled. What is clear, however, is that symbolic political gestures or routine reshuffles are unlikely to resolve grievances that have accumulated over decades. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, Independentistnews YAOUNDÉ February 3, 2026 – Political

If tensions escalate into communal confrontation, it is local families who bear the long-term consequences—displacement, retaliation, and the erosion of trust among neighbors who must continue living side by side. That cost is never evenly shared. By Carl Sanders The Independentistnews Soho London To the Mbororo community of the Savannah Zone—Bui, Boyo, Menchum, Ngoketunjia, and

A genuine, independent international inquiry would almost certainly uncover the same structure: state-engineered violence, proxy militias, integrated DDR elements, and narrative manipulation designed to resemble ethnic conflict. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentist News The recent meeting between Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute and a delegation of the Mbororo community on January nineteen, two thousand