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The SDO’s attempt to impose a leader who has lost the mandate of his Kingmakers risks deepening local divisions. It reinforces the perception that, under the current system, traditional rulers are increasingly viewed as auxiliaries of the administration rather than independent custodians of custom. By Lester Maddox, Guest WriterIndependentistnews, Oakland County, California The ongoing crisis

When communities feel caught between armed actors, intelligence cooperation declines and stabilization efforts face increasing obstacles. Under such circumstances, even well-equipped forces struggle to achieve sustainable security outcomes. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor in Chief The Independentistnews Performance Abroad vs. Reality at Home Recent international discussions surrounding the performance of various national security units have

A widely shared proverb reminds us that when a deeper problem exists, treating only the visible symptoms will not resolve the crisis. Lasting peace in Nwa and surrounding communities will likely require confronting the root causes of conflict through inclusive and credible political processes, rather than focusing solely on immediate manifestations of violence. By Timothy

Chris Anu remains a highly controversial figure within Ambazonian politics. Critics accuse him of poor leadership decisions, internal divisions, and actions that weakened certain armed groups, particularly in Lebialem. By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-Chief TheIndependentistnews YAOUNDÉ 16 February 2026 – A recent report by The Guardian Post Newspaper, concerning a purported “memorandum” for dialogue sent

Time, once assumed to favor stability, now threatens to erode it. In conflicts like this, there are ultimately no winners — only societies that emerge wounded for generations. By Carl SandersGuest Contributor The Independetistnews A Crisis That Refuses to End As Cameroon’s conflict in the Anglophone Northwest and Southwest regions enters its tenth year, one

The success of this new program will depend less on funding announcements and more on whether governance reforms, accountability mechanisms, and economic policies are strong enough to deliver sustainable change. By The Independentistnews Political/Economic Desk Cameroon is once again preparing to borrow heavily—over CFA 3 trillion in projected new debt—to finance an import-substitution program intended

Communities did not require distant administrators to resolve boundary or land disputes. Local institutions carried legitimacy because they exercised real authority. Today’s structures, many argue, fail to replicate that level of autonomy. By Timothy EngoneneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews BAMENDA February 10, 2026 – The ongoing land dispute between the brotherly communities of Nkwen and Bambili

Millions of immigrants live securely in Western countries because their legal status is properly established and protected by law. Turning isolated immigration cases into sweeping warnings risks creating unnecessary fear within communities already navigating complex social and political realities. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews Facts Over Fear: Why alarmist reactions distort reality Recent

Policy analysts stress that Riley Moore’s remarks should not be interpreted as official U.S. government policy toward Nigeria. Rather, they reflect a broader academic and political discussion about colonial legacies and post-colonial governance challenges By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews A debate over colonial-era political arrangements resurfaced in Washington this week after U.S. Congressman

Oslo’s silence speaks volumes. Whatever exploratory contacts may have taken place have not materialized into formal mediation. And this outcome should surprise no one who has followed the history of attempted conflict resolution in this crisis. By Carl SandersIndependentistnews Guest Writer, Soho, London For months, diplomatic circles quietly speculated about renewed international facilitation efforts aimed