By Deborah Oyine Aluh, Lecturer/Researcher, University of Greater Manchester
When Idoko, a 23-year-old man living in rural Benue State, north central Nigeria, began hearing voices, withdrawing from family and speaking incoherently, his family’s first call was not to a psychiatrist. They took him to a local faith-based prayer group, where members pray over people believed to be afflicted by spiritual forces. When he showed no signs of recovery, the clan head advised them to take him to a renowned traditional healer.
Idoko was chained to a tree for the first six weeks, and was given doses of a herbal concoction prepared by the traditional healer. His condition…
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By Amani Karisa, Associate Research Scientist, African Population and Health Research Center
A child’s success at school doesn’t depend only on teachers and classrooms. Studies show that when parents engage with schools – by attending meetings, supporting learning at home and working with teachers – children tend to do better academically and socially.
In many African countries, fathers hold decision-making…
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By Jo Carter
Kobudo rejects standardization, rewards efficiency, and prioritizes flexibility, preparing users for any situation. This also explains why kobudo only has demonstrations, not competitions with real combat: It is way too dangerous.
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By Dominic Knight, Lecturer in Media Law, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Sydney
Adam Daniel, Associate Lecturer in Communication, Western Sydney University
Ari Mattes, Lecturer in Communications and Media, University of Notre Dame Australia
Gregory Camp, Senior Lecturer, School of Music, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Harriette Richards, Senior Lecturer, School of Fashion and Textiles, RMIT University
Between the glitzy celebration of cinematic escapism, and constant reminders of our dark and complicated world, this year’s ceremony felt somewhat disjointed.
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By James Dwyer, Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, University of Tasmania
As the US–Israeli war with Iran enters its third week, reports are emerging that Israel is potentially running out of air defence interceptors due to Iran’s retaliatory attacks.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and Israeli foreign minister have denied the reports. The government did reportedly approve…
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Former Nationals’ leader Michael McCormack has been brought back onto the frontbench as the opposition unveiled yet another reshuffle, this one triggered by the elevation of Matt Canavan to become Nationals leader.
McCormack will be shadow minister for water and shadow minister for veterans’ affairs. The water post will give him a leading role in the Farrer byelection, where water is a major issue in the agricultural areas of the electorate.
McCormack is member for the seat of Riverina, which borders Farrer. He held various portfolios in the Coalition government and was…
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Ahead of the May 9 by-election, hear from candidates and locals about the early frontrunners to win Farrer – long held by former Liberal leader Sussan Ley.
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By Abdoulaye Ndiaye, ensiengnant-chercheur, New York University
The lessons learned from this crisis must extend beyond Senegal and lead to greater debt transparency and banking supervision in the region.
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By Denis Muller, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne
After years of complaints, the Australian Communications and Media Authority has finally placed restrictions on the program and its host network.
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Venezuelans and Salvadorans nationals deported from the United States are transferred to the Center for Terrorism Confinement (CECOT) in San Salvador, El Salvador, on March 31, 2025. © 2025 El Salvador Press Presidency Office/Anadolu via Getty Images (Washington) – El Salvador is forcibly disappearing and arbitrarily detaining Salvadorans deported from the United States, Human Rights Watch said today, one year after some of the men were sent to El Salvador.The detained people are among more than 9,000 Salvadorans deported by the United States since the start…
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