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The Ambazonian struggle is not only against external domination; it is also against internal complicity. The greatest obstacle to freedom has never been the oppressor alone—it has always been the willing collaborators within. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief The Independentistnews History is uncomfortable when it tells the truth. One of its most unsettling lessons is

The tragedy is not that such headlines are printed. The tragedy is that they are expected. Expected in a system where power has become insulated from consequence, and where narratives are crafted to preserve an illusion of order while reality continues to fracture. By Ali Dan IsmaelEditor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews. 3 April 2026 The front page

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.

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