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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

Social media users recently circulated videos and commentary questioning claims made by social media preacher Roland Fru regarding his alleged diplomatic engagements abroad. Critics pointed to inconsistencies in footage posted online, arguing that the materials contradicted statements suggesting official international consultations. The debate spread widely on Facebook, where many users concluded that the claims were

For critics of the regime, the current paralysis illustrates the limitations of a political system built around one long-serving leader. For supporters, it reflects the difficulty of managing a complex nation under challenging circumstances. Either way, the uncertainty at the center of power raises questions about how long the current model can sustain itself. By

Until corruption is treated as a public health emergency, until negligence is treated as criminal liability, until state failure is treated as mass manslaughter, there will be no road safety in French Cameroon. Because what they call “accidents” are not accidents at all. They are state-manufactured deaths. By Ali Dan Ismael Editor-in-Chief The Independentistnews In

One of the most persistent claims concerns a special distribution arrangement involving copies of The Guardian Post allegedly supplied to senior state offices at prices far above street value. While a regular copy sells for a few hundred CFA, critics allege the existence of a premium internal circulation channel priced at approximately 15,000 CFA per