Marcel Niat Njifenji was never the loudest voice in Cameroon’s politics. He wasn’t a street mobiliser. He wasn’t an opposition figure. But for decades, he remained at the heart of the system, quietly shaping, sustaining, and representing it. He became one of the symbols of the decay that had eaten deep into Cameroon’s governance circles….
NIGERIA: Court sentences over 300 for terrorism charges A court in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, has convicted more than 300 terrorism suspects following a four-day mass trial that concluded on Friday. The proceedings, which began on Tuesday, saw hundreds of defendants appear before a panel of 10 judges, with many pleading guilty to charges brought by…
In 2026, the International Festival of Youth will bring together 10,000 participants in Russia. Over 60,000 applications from 175 countries and 89 Russian regions submitted for the International Festival of Youth – Dmitry Chernyshenko On April 9, the presentation of the International Festival of Youth 2026 took place at the Reception House of the Russian…
We are thrilled to announce that the latest edition of our esteemed newspaper is now available for purchase at newsstands across the city. This edition brings a wealth of articles, insightful analyses, and in-depth reporting on the most pressing issues of our time. For those who prefer the convenience of technology, we have also released…
THE BIG LIE OF “CAMEROON”: A STATE BUILT ON DISTORTION, MAINTAINED BY AMNESIA By Ali Dan Ismael Editor-in-Chief, The Independentist A quiet distortion has shaped a nation—and now it is unravelling. For decades, a carefully constructed narrative has defined how Cameroon understands itself—and how it presents its past to the world. It is taught in…
FORMER SENATE PRESIDENT MARCEL NIAT NJIFENJI DIES AT 91 Cameroon has lost a major political figure as former Senate President Marcel Niat Njifenji has passed away at the age of 91. He died today at 12 p.m., marking the end of a long and influential career in public service. An engineer by training, Njifenji served…
Ngah Christian Re-Elected CENPA President, The Cameroon English Language Newspaper Publishers Association (CENPA) has renewed its confidence in Ngah Christian, re-electing him as President in a closely watched leadership update that also ushers in notable changes within the executive. The new leadership elected this Friday, 10 April 2026, sees Wasso Norbert replacing Larry Esong as…
Trump’s Deportation Deal With Cameroon Doesn’t Undermine Ambazonia—It Reveals Washington’s Leverage By Ali Dan Ismael Editor-in-Chief, The Independentist Washington’s quiet arrangement to transfer migrants to Cameroon has been interpreted in some quarters as a sign of renewed confidence in Yaoundé. That reading is mistaken. Properly understood, the episode does not weaken the case for resolving…
DOUALA, CAMEROON – The city of Douala is reeling in shock following the discovery of a gruesome crime that has left the local community paralysed with horror. Authorities have arrested a man in the Logbessou neighbourhood under allegations that he decapitated his former girlfriend and attempted to cook her remains. Discovery of the Crime The…
We are thrilled to announce that the latest edition of our esteemed newspaper is now available for purchase at newsstands across the city. This edition brings a wealth of articles, insightful analyses, and in-depth reporting on the most pressing issues of our time. For those who prefer the convenience of technology, we have also released…
