South Africa’s historic moral voice on issues of decolonization and human rights gives it unique credibility. We respectfully encourage your government to support renewed dialogue within the African Union framework aimed at achieving a just and peaceful settlement.
TO: His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa
THROUGH: The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)
RE: A Call for Dialogue on Decolonization and Human Rights
Your Excellency,
We write to you from Bamenda, a city that has endured profound hardship in recent years. South Africa’s own journey from struggle to constitutional democracy remains a powerful symbol of resilience, reconciliation, and principled leadership on the African continent.
It is in that spirit that we respectfully draw your attention to the unresolved question of the former UN Trust Territory of the Southern Cameroons. Many of our people believe that the aspirations expressed during the decolonization process remain unsettled, and that durable peace can only emerge through genuine dialogue grounded in international law and the right to self-determination.
We respectfully reference the principles embodied in the African Union Constitutive Act, particularly Article 4(b), as well as UN General Assembly Resolution 1514 on the granting of independence to colonial countries and peoples. These instruments reflect Africa’s collective commitment to justice, sovereignty, and peaceful resolution of disputes.
We do not seek confrontation. We seek principled engagement, mediation, and a pathway toward sustainable peace that protects human dignity and regional stability in the Gulf of Guinea.
South Africa’s historic moral voice on issues of decolonization and human rights gives it unique credibility. We respectfully encourage your government to support renewed dialogue within the African Union framework aimed at achieving a just and peaceful settlement.
We believe that Africa’s strength lies not in silence, but in constructive leadership.
With respect,
Timothy Enongene
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