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Across the board, three distinct fault lines are now visible. The Northern bloc—comprising the Far North, North, and Adamawa—has become increasingly alienated from Yaoundé’s southern elite and is now asserting its historical and cultural independence. The Southern bloc, encompassing the Centre, South, Littoral, and East regions, remains the stronghold of the Biya establishment, clinging to
From his Los Angeles-based firm, Nsahlai claims the title of “international legal advocate,” but functions as an outsourced branch of Yaoundé’s Ministry of Propaganda.His firm’s mission has been clear — to brand Ambazonian activists as “terrorists” and lobby Western institutions to revoke their rights. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief, on assignment in Buea, Ambazonia As
France will never accept Tchiroma’s brand of federalism. But not because Paris defends Cameroonian unity or democratic order — rather, because federalism undermines France’s centralized control over resource extraction and currency domination.A genuine federation would allow regions to manage their own wealth, eroding France’s stranglehold through the CFA franc and opaque colonial concessions. By The
For the first time since the failed 1984 coup, the Cameroonian army is questioning its own role in preserving the Biya system.Inside Etoudi, the fear is palpable. Advisers have reportedly warned the President that any attempt at repression in Garoua could provoke defiance — not from the streets, but from within the ranks. By The
Following the declaration of war on Ambazonia on 30 September 2017, Ambazonians vowed not to participate in any further electoral exercises organized by the occupier. Background For the international community, it is important to understand the context behind Ambazonia’s firm stance. Since the invasion and subsequent occupation of Ambazonia (the former British Southern Cameroons) by
The battle between Tchiroma and Atanga Nji has just begun, but it is already shaking Cameroon’s political foundations. For Ambazonia, this is more than a news story — it is a strategic opportunity. The cracks within La République could become turning points in the broader struggle for self-determination and sovereignty. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief,
Maurice Tiibam Kube’s resignation letter adds to an atmosphere of uncertainty. His departure is not an isolated incident; rather, it reflects a broader unease among some local party actors who find themselves caught between loyalty to the system and growing public frustration. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief on Assignment, in Bamenda A Resignation That Shook
Amid mounting political uncertainty and internal fractures, the government has begun repositioning military units toward the north. Recent troop movements suggest more than routine redeployment: they indicate that the regime is preparing for possible instability on multiple fronts. By The Independentist news Desk The CPDM regime in Yaoundé is entering a phase of acute strategic
By betting on Kamto’s docility and dismissing Tchiroma’s ambitions, the regime has engineered its own dilemma. The hyena they once fed is now circling back. The electoral night that was supposed to end predictably is far from over. By The Independentist news Desk Kamto: The Predictable Opponent When the Beti-Bulu power establishment began preparing for
Ambazonia is home to some of the most biologically diverse forests in West-Central Africa, including Korup National Park, the Takamanda–Mone corridor, and the Mount Cameroon ecosystem. By Ali Dan Ismael editor-in chief just back from vacation The Chadian government’s recent decision to end its partnership with African Parks has cast a sharp light on the
