US patrol officer mourns his dying police horse

Houston Police Department has paid a heartfelt tribute to a mounted patrol horse that was hit and killed by a vehicle while on duty, Sky News reports.

Paris Attack: Third Gunman at the Bataclan 'Identified'

Police sources has said they have identified the third gunman involved in the terror attacks on Paris' Bataclan music hall as a 23-year-old man from Strasbourg.

Kenyan's shock by 'Mass grave' in Muslim-majority province

The discovery of yet another alleged mass grave in Kenya’s Muslim-majority North Eastern Province has sent shockwaves throughout the country, where Kenyan security forces are already facing criticism for their suspected roles in extrajudicial killings.

14,000 policemen deployed to Baylesa ahead of polls

The inspector general of police, Solomon Arase, has disclosed in Yenagoa today, Tuesday, December 1, that 14, 000 Nigerian police officers will be deployed to provide security before, during and after the poll head of the governorship election slated for December 5 in Bayelsa state.

Analysis: Buhari has spent more money traveling than solving Nigeria's problem

Recent investigation by Sahara Reporters has detailed the important financial cost of journeys undertaken by President Buhari and his team.

Roch Marc Christian Kabore wins Burkina Faso polls

Burkina Faso’s Electoral Commission has declared Roch Marc Christian Kabore the winner of the country’s presidential elections.

FG to cut in greenhouse emissions by 20 percent

Nigeria has committed to cutting its greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent from 2020, presidential spokesman Femi Adesina said in a statement on Monday as world leaders meet in Paris for the United Nations Climate Change conference (COP 21).

British govt. states readiness to assist Nigeria in developing Niger Delta

The British Government last weekend stated their readiness to work hand in hand with the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari’s lead government to urgently fast tract the development of the Niger Delta Region.

Prince Harry kicks off South Africa tour, gives Tutu top Honour

Prince Harry has started his official South Africa tour after presenting Archbishop Desmond Tutu with the Order of the Companions of Honour.

Voting for new president and MPs begins in Burkina Faso

Voting has began in in Burkina Faso’s general election, with more than five million people headed to the polls, Government officials said

Veteran US diplomats support Turkey for downing Russian jet

A pair of U.S. ambassadors on Wednesday maintained Turkey's right to defend itself by downing a Russian jet that violated its airspace, a Turkish news media, Anadolu Agecy reports.

Germany to support France in airstrikes against Daesh

Germany has announced plans to actively support its ally France in its airstrikes against Daesh in Syria, by sending reconnaissance jets, a tanker aircraft and a warship to the region.

Don't drag Buhari into MTN fine by NCC, ANEEJ warns Minister

LAGOS  — The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ, has asked Adebayo Shittu, the Minister of Communications, not to bring President Muhammadu Buhari into the $5.2 billion fine imposed on MTN by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC.

Erdogan - Turkey will not apologize to Russia

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said his country would not apologize for downing a Russian fighter jet it says violated Turkish airspace near the Syrian border.

Chris Oyakhilome faces jail term in South Africa

According to South Africa News24's report, South African government has threatened a jail term for Chris Oyakhilome if his church, Christ Embassy, fails to release its financial records.

Pastor charged for beating teenager

The pastor of a church in central New York is among eight people who have been indicted by a grand jury in connection with the fatal beating of a teenage parishioner.

Pope Francis prepares for first visit to Africa

It will be a warm and sound welcome for Pope Francis in Kenya as he prepares for his first visit to Africa.

Biafra: DSS asks court to quit Nnamdi Kanu’s case

Director of Radio Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu

ABUJA — The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday asked an Abuja magistrate court to discontinue its case against the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu.

Turkey shot down Russian warplane after several warnings

Turkish jets shot down a warplane believed to be a Russian type SU-24 for violating Turkey's airspace near its border with Syria on Tuesday, Turkish presidential sources said.

Kurdish forces pushes towards ISIS headquarters in Raqqa

According to CNN, when Bahoz heard the blasts, he guessed they must have come from French jets. There were 14 of them, all around the time that President Francois Hollande said France had started bombing Raqqa.