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If the soldier’s voice signals anything, it is that even amid division, the human instinct for peace persists. The challenge now is to transform that instinct into a lawful and lasting resolution. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews A remarkable scene recently stopped traffic in Bamenda. A soldier of La République du Cameroun (LRC), balancing
History does not judge societies by whether disagreements occur — disagreements are inevitable. It judges them by how responsibly those disagreements are managed. Compiled by: Carl SandersGuest Contributor, The IndependentistnewsSoho, LondonFebruary 28, 2026 Proposed submission to: International Human Rights Monitors, Diaspora Accountability Networks, and the Traditional Councils of Bafut and Mankon PREAMBLE: THE DOCTRINE OF
Once confidence collapses, the legal conversation changes. It moves from: “How do we improve the union?” To: “Is the union still repairable?” That shift is not primarily emotional. It is constitutional. Because unity ultimately rests on consent. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews There comes a moment in long conflicts when the debate changes. At
The tragedy of Mbuyoke — pending the findings of any independent inquiry — underscores a central truth: military predominance cannot replace political settlement. Ashes do not build cohesion. A village reduced to rubble cannot serve as a foundation for national reconciliation. By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews BOYO – February 26, 2026 – While official
April 2026 will be a visible moment. The real question is not whether civil society speaks, but whether it speaks in a way that strengthens its long-term credibility. In moments of high visibility, discipline becomes the most powerful strategy. By Ali Dan IsmaelEditor-in-Chief, The IndependentistNews A Nation Under a Moral Spotlight When a Pope visits
When Rome arrives, it does not simply bless. It observes. And in observing, it quietly shapes the future. The question is not whether the Pope will see corruption or contradiction. The question is whether Cameroon is prepared for what Rome sees — and remembers. By Ali Dan Ismael Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews In April 2026, Pope
The world will be listening in April 2026. The moral authority of the visit creates space — but only disciplined voices will be heard clearly. In times of conflict, wisdom often speaks more powerfully than anger. By Ali Dan IsmaelEditor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews A Moral Spotlight on Cameroon When a Pope visits a country, it is
History shows that moral interventions do not solve conflicts overnight. But they can mark turning points. In April 2026, the world will watch Cameroon not simply through the lens of politics, but through the lens of conscience. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief The Independentistnews The announcement is now official: Pope Leo XIV will visit Cameroon
If the African Union seeks moral authority on the global stage, it must demonstrate that African lives are defended not only in speeches about history, but in decisions taken in real time. A house divided between memory and responsibility cannot endure By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, Independentistnews A United Voice Abroad, A Quiet Room at Home
The Curse of Empire: From Iran to Israel to Ambazonia — The Unfinished Legacy of Imperial Strategy
From Iran to Israel, from South Asia to Africa, and finally to Ambazonia, the struggles of the present remind us that the age of empire may have formally ended, yet its shadow continues to shape the politics of our time. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief The Independentistnews The conflicts shaping today’s world—from the confrontation between