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The Epstein case and the political tensions in Cameroon arise from very different circumstances, yet both reveal a similar warning: power without accountability breeds abuse, and systems that ignore injustice eventually face instability. By Ali Dan Ismael, Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews The name Jeffrey Epstein has become one of the most disturbing symbols of elite power,
The recent attempted murder of Prof. Mac Anthony Akuhmbom, a respected Southern Cameroonian academic, is not an accident and not a misunderstanding. It is the latest expression of a system that has chosen force over dialogue, intimidation over legitimacy, and violence over the will of the people. By Funtong Daniel, MSN, AGACNP — for The
Paul Biya’s government stands accused, both by international organizations and independent human rights monitors, of systematic violations against civilians during the ongoing conflict in the Anglophone regions. By Ali Dan Ismael | Editor-in-Chief A Regime Haunted by Its Own Violence Yaounde November 12th 2025 – The latest reports emerging from multiple diaspora networks are deeply
The record of the government’s security operations has been costly. Soldiers and gendarmes, often young conscripts with limited training, continue to suffer casualties in ambushes and roadside attacks. Humanitarian monitors describe patterns of reprisal raids and civilian intimidation that deepen resentment rather than restore confidence. By The Independentist Political Desk, London A Vow Repeated, A
Across the country — from Douala to Bamenda to Garoua — people reported seeing pre-stuffed ballot boxes, double voting, and disappearing results. In the anglophone regions a total boycott was observed making ballot box stuffing inevitable. By The Independentist Political Desk When Cameroonians went to the polls on October 12, 2025, many hoped this would
Fellow Ambazonians, the danger is clear.Until the option of complete independence is formally recognized as a legitimate path in any negotiation, anything less will be betrayal. By An Ambazonian patriot History often tests nations twice — first as tragedy, then as warning. Today, the people of Ambazonia stand again at that crossroads. The question before
A senior defence source, who requested anonymity for safety reasons, told The Independentist that the regime has hired a Chinese cybersecurity company to trace and neutralize suspected defectors within the army. By The Independentist Investigations Desk Yaounde Saturday, November 1, 2025 – Tension is rising inside Cameroon’s armed forces following a stunning claim by opposition
Across democracies, the rule is simple: citizens vote, and their choice decides. In Cameroon, citizens vote — and power politely thanks them for their participation before issuing a different ending. The ballot box appears onstage, but the final script is written backstage, after the lights dim. By Colbert Gwain @The Muteff Factor (formerly The Colbert
After more than four decades in power, the 92-year-old ruler faces a nation exhausted by corruption, repression, and war. His so-called victory brings neither renewal nor reconciliation; instead, it raises a single, defining question: Can he bring the house in order, or will Cameroon continue its slow descent into disintegration? By The Independentist Editorial Desk
Marching Under Duress: Youth Day Parades and the Search for Normalcy in Cameroon’s Conflict Zones
Local reports from cities such as Bamend, Kumba and Nkambe suggest that participation in parades can sometimes occur under strong administrative encouragement, with school authorities under pressure to ensure attendance. Officials argue that such mobilization is necessary to preserve civic life and prevent armed groups from dictating public activity. By Timothy EngoneneGuest Editor-in-Chief, The Independentistnews