Stoking nationalism costs Cambodia economic growth
By Scott Rawlinson Economic development has been a cornerstone of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet’s administration since he succeeded his father Hun Sen in 2023. Adhering to his father’s playbook, tenets of democracy like the rule of law have taken a backseat in the drive towards economic growth. But Hun Manet’s strategy of stoking Khmer
From Rivalry to Redemption
Musa Banja, a Gambian writer with significant visual impairment, has released his debut novel titled “From Rivalry to Redemption.” He has faced challenges from a young age, including intense eye pain and loss of vision, but remained committed to his education with support from the Gambia Organisation of the Visually Impaired (GOVI). Banja began writing
Behind My Father’s Heels
The memoir “Behind My Father’s Heels,” Authored by Lamin Darboe, sheds light on the challenges Gambian children face in pursuing quality education. It unveils the harsh realities of the Gambia’s educational system and underscores the urgent need for reform. The narrative tackles broader issues such as poverty, family dynamics, child abuse, a shortage of qualified
No scientific evidence onion juice cures conjunctivitis
By Toheeb Babalola A video of the cure to conjunctivitis recently circulated on TikTok. The video shows a middle-aged woman with the username “Lizzy Remedy Herb” alongside displayed pictures of “Pink and Red Eyes” with the inscription “Onions Clear It.” In a teaching style, the woman held two onions (red and white) and began narrating their traditional
Cannabis workers are developing job-related asthma and some have died, study says
By Clara Lincolnhol and Capital News Service Cannabis – pot, weed or recreational marijuana – is legal in 24 states including Michigan, and about 15% of American adults smoke it. Michigan placed fifth in the nation for overall cannabis production in 2022, according to the World Population Review. New research says workers picking, grinding and packaging cannabis are developing workplace-related
