A federal judge has told the Senate to bring back suspended lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Kogi Central. Justice Binta Nyako ruled that the six-month punishment was way over the top. The court found major problems with the Senate rules and another law about legislative powers. Both pieces of legislation went beyond what they should allow, the judge decided. The ruling came down at the Federal High Court located in Abuja.
The judge backed Senate President Godswill Akpabio for refusing to let the senator speak during a meeting. Akpoti-Uduaghan had moved away from her assigned seat when she tried to address the chamber. Justice Nyako said the senator must say sorry to the entire Senate for her actions. The court also pointed out...
A retired army officer from Zimbabwe has died after fighting a brief illness. Claudius William Makova passed away early today at his home following treatment at Hippo Valley Hospital. The former colonel had just left the medical facility when his condition took a turn for the worse. His family received the shocking news this morning and confirmed his death to reporters. Mac Makova spoke on behalf of the grieving relatives about his uncle's sudden passing.
The deceased soldier had built a strong reputation during his time with the Zimbabwe National Army. Makova earned respect from fellow officers and soldiers throughout his military career. He retired from active duty several years ago but remained connected to the armed forces...
Hundreds of volunteers gathered at Cambodia's famous Angkor Archaeological Park on July 5 for a massive tree-planting mission. The group of 800 people came from Japan and Cambodia to plant 10,000 young trees across five hectares of land. Japanese volunteers made up 450 of the workers, with 350 Cambodians joining the effort. The planting happened east of Prey Temple, one of the ancient sites that draws tourists from around the world. AEON Environmental Foundation from Japan teamed up with Cambodia's APSARA National Authority to make this happen.
AEON has been planting trees around Cambodia since 2002 to protect the country's historic temples. The foundation fights against soil erosion that threatens these ancient buildings. Board member...
Kaizer Chiefs grabbed their sixth summer recruit when Siphesihle Ndlovu put pen to paper. The midfielder brings serious pedigree after starring for Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United during his career. Chiefs fans can expect fireworks from the 27-year-old who knows how to find the back of the net. The Glamour Boys continue their spending spree ahead of the new campaign. Team bosses want fresh blood to challenge for major trophies next season.
Ndlovu joins five other new faces at Naturena as Chiefs rebuild their squad. Nkanyiso Shinga, Flavio Silva and Ethan Chislett arrived from overseas clubs earlier. Chislett snubbed offers from Wigan Athletic and Motherwell to join the South African giants. Former Pirates defenders Paseka Mako...
The China-Laos Railway smashed all previous records during the first six months of 2025. Border officials at Mohan station counted more than 145,000 people crossing between the two countries. These travelers came from 91 different nations around the world. The numbers jumped 16 percent compared to last year for total trips. Passenger traffic from various regions also climbed 3.5 percent higher than before.
Train operators moved over 4,400 locomotives across the border during this period. This figure represents a 6.4 percent boost from the same timeframe last year. Foreign visitors made up nearly one-fifth of all travelers using the railway system. Most of these international passengers took advantage of visa-free travel policies...
Cambodia just became the second Asian nation to offer game-changing HIV shots that last for months. Thailand led the way first, but Cambodia jumped on board after health experts recommended the new medicine back in 2022. A female sex worker and a transgender person received the very first doses of this breakthrough treatment. The shots work much better than daily pills that people often forget to take.
Doctors give patients two shots four weeks apart at the start. After that, people only need one injection every eight weeks to stay protected from HIV infection. Scientists discovered these shots cut HIV risk by 79 percent compared to taking pills every day. The medicine called cabotegravir works amazingly well for different groups of...
Mozambique just hit the big 5-0 mark for independence from colonial control. The country has ancient trading roots that stretch back over a thousand years. Most neighbors barely know anything about this important coastal nation. People living nearby share family connections but lack basic knowledge about Mozambican history.
The nation helped Zimbabwe and South Africa fight for freedom from oppressive systems. Mozambique provided safe bases for freedom fighters who trained there for years. The massive Cahora Bassa dam on the Zambezi River powers much of Zimbabwe today. South Africans mainly think about Mozambique as a source of mine workers and beach vacations.
Visitors discover amazing seafood, spicy chicken dishes, and beautiful...
Eighteen-year-old Castigo Quembo left his village near Manica and sneaked across the border into Zimbabwe on January 2nd. The teenager brought two friends with him to start selling candy and phone cards around Harare. They joined thousands of other young people from Mozambique who cross illegally looking for work. These kids want American dollars because their home country bans using that money. The cash helps them build better lives back home.
Local people call these street sellers mano and they wear bright colored clothes that shine. Most of them work around the capital city but some spread out to other areas. The young vendors walk huge distances every day carrying their goods to different neighborhoods. Six boys often squeeze into...
Tanzania plans to charge every foreign tourist a mandatory insurance fee before they enter the country. Finance Minister Mwigulu Nchemba announced that visitors must pay 44 dollars for medical coverage and other travel protection. The insurance will help tourists who face medical emergencies, lose their luggage, or need emergency flights home. Officials want to make sure travelers feel safe when they visit Tanzania's famous wildlife parks and beaches. The government believes this new rule will attract more visitors who worry about getting sick or having accidents.
The policy was supposed to start immediately but lawmakers pushed the date back to January. Parliament members wanted more time to work out the details with tourism companies...
