When Repeated Lies Become “Truth”.

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Many people say that if you repeat a lie again and again, people will start to believe it. This is not just a saying, it happens in real life. One clear example is the Anglophone crisis in Cameroon.

The crisis began in 2016, when English-speaking lawyers and teachers in the Northwest and Southwest regions protested. They felt ignored and treated unfairly by the mostly French-speaking government. They complained that their legal and school systems were being changed in ways that did not respect their English background. What started as peaceful protests later turned into violent conflict.

But the fighting is not only with guns. It is also a fight of words and stories. For years, the government has often described the separatist fighters as “terrorists.” This word is repeated in speeches, on state TV, and in official statements. When people hear the same word repeated again and again, they may start to believe it is the whole truth. They may stop asking why the crisis started in the first place. The real complaints about unfair treatment can get lost.

On the other side, some separatist groups who want to create a new country called “Ambazonia” also repeat strong messages. They often describe the situation as a genocide against English-speaking people. There have been serious human rights abuses, and many innocent people have suffered. However, when very strong words are used repeatedly without full agreement from international courts or investigators, people may accept them as fact without question.

Social media has made this situation even more powerful. Messages spread quickly on WhatsApp, Facebook, and other platforms. When you see the same post many times, it starts to feel true. Even if there is no clear proof, the repetition makes it familiar. And what feels familiar often feels true.

When people believe only one repeated story, they stop listening to others. Some French-speaking Cameroonians may believe that all Anglophone activists are violent. Some Anglophones may believe that the government is completely evil and cannot change. This creates anger, fear, and division. It makes peace harder to achieve.

The biggest victims are ordinary people. Many families have lost loved ones, thousands have been displaced from their homes, Children have missed years of school. While leaders and armed groups argue over their own versions of the truth, normal citizens continue to suffer.

The lesson from the Anglophone crisis is clear, we must be careful about what we believe and what we share. Before reposting a message, we should ask, Is this verified? Is there evidence? Am I sharing facts or just emotions?

Repeating a lie many times can make it sound like the truth. But the real truth needs proof, honesty, and open discussion. If we want peace in Cameroon, we need less propaganda and more sincere dialogue. We need to listen to different sides and focus on real solutions instead of repeated slogans.

Let us choose facts over fear. Let us promote understanding instead of division. Because when lies are repeated, conflict grows but when truth is protected, peace has a chance.