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Justice, in this case, is not only about redress for those affected. It is about prevention. It is about ensuring that the next bridge, the next project, the next temporary solution does not become another site of avoidable loss. By Ghainwi Akamentsu The Independentist Contributor The collapse of the temporary pedestrian crossing at Mile 2
Such positioning carries risks. Traditional leaders who speak forcefully about injustice may face isolation, administrative pressure, or attempts to undermine their influence. Yet critics argue that the greater danger lies in silence — in the gradual erosion of cultural authority when ancestral institutions are perceived as aligning too closely with power rather than with the
Creating a Vice Presidency without decisive authority risks producing the appearance of inclusion while postponing deeper constitutional conversations. For communities that have long demanded meaningful participation in governance, symbolism alone is unlikely to restore confidence By Timothy EnongeneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews23 March 2026 History is unforgiving to those who ignore its warnings. As speculation grows
Continued engagement, dialogue, and credible policy responses will be essential in shaping a future defined less by recurring cycles of crisis and more by shared prospects for peace and development. By Carl Sanders, The Independentistnews Guest Writer, , Soho, London YAOUNDÉ – March 18, 2026 – Recent leadership changes within national legislative institutions have generated
Ultimately, the effectiveness of parliamentary change will be measured by its capacity to foster inclusive dialogue, strengthen accountability, and deliver policies that respond to the needs and aspirations of citizens across all regions. By Timothy Engonene Guest Editor-in-Chief The Independentistnews. March 18th 2026 Recent leadership changes within the national legislature have been widely described in
To: The Collective of Defence Counsel for Sisiku Ayuk Tabe and the Nine Others From: Carl Sanders,The Independentistnews Guest Writer, , Soho, LondonDate: March 18, 2026 Counselors, As you prepare to enter the military tribunal in Yaoundé on March 19, 2026, the attention of many across the homeland — from the oil-producing coastal areas to
Ultimately, the future will depend on whether competing narratives can give way to constructive dialogue, accountability, and a shared vision capable of delivering lasting peace and political certainty. By Carl Sanders, , The Independentistnews Guest Writer, Soho LondonMarch 18, 2026 The timing of this court appearance — coming shortly after the widely discussed parliamentary reshuffle
The crisis invites the Church to rediscover the dynamic tension at the heart of Christian witness: to be an agent of peace while remaining faithful to the moral imperative of justice. In the prayers of the displaced, the endurance of detainees, and the reflections of clergy and laity alike, a living theology continues to unfold—one
Whether through ballots, dialogue, or international mediation, the coming months may prove decisive in shaping the next phase of this long and complex struggle. By Timothy Enongene, Guest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews16 March 2026 As the Republic of Cameroon prepares for its next electoral cycle, expected in August 2026, debate within Southern Cameroons communities—both at home
Philemon Yang: Promises, Power, and the Rot at the Core of the Yaoundé government
This is how decay becomes permanent. This is how a nation is quietly converted into an arrangement. And this is why individuals like Ma Fri Mokom ultimately walked away—not out of anger, but out of clarity. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief The Independentistnews Let us stop pretending. What is unfolding in Yaoundé is not governance.