After gaining independence from France in 1960, the Central African Republic was ruled by a series of autocratic leaders; by the 1990s, calls for democracy led to the first multi-party democratic elections in 1993. Ange-FÃ©lix PatassÃ© became president, but was later removed by General FranÃ§ois BozizÃ© in the 2003 coup.
To check for crop maturity, dig up one or two plants, if the skins on the tubers are thin and rub off easily, the crop is not fully mature. The skins on mature potatoes remain firmly attached to the tubers. Roll-over image to enlarge. Rubbing the thumb across this potato shows the potato skin firm and stays in place. Roll-over image to enlarge. Rubbing the thumb across this potato shows the skin rubbing off and is not yet ready for harvesting to store. However now you have ripped it from its home you might as well eat it tonight.
Potato has a soothing effect that protects the skin from the sunburn and also provides relief to the stinging feeling after sunburn. How to Use: Rub potato slices gently on the affected skin. Make a paste of potatoes by grinding and applying to the sunburned area, let it dry then wash it off with fresh water.You can also sooth your skin by potato paste tied up in a clean cloth.ow to Use: Take a leaf of aloe vera and expose the gelatinous part by cutting it through a knife. Aloe vera gel has a propensity to quickly absorb in the skin without feeling sticky or greasy. Apply the gel on your face and let it dry.