Somalia executes notorious Al-Shabaab bomber
A Somalia military court on Monday confirmed the execution by firing squad of a serial Al-Shabaab bomber. Abdulkadir Abukar Shaa’ir, 41, had been convicted of a series of bombings last year. Shaa’ir was convicted of conducting pre-bombing surveillance, delivering explosive-laden cars, a journalist with the Voice of America, Harun Maruf reported. His execution comes after […]
Sudan protests: Police fire tear gas as violence spreads
Police in Sudan have fired tear gas at protesters following violent anti-government protests that have spread across the country. Hundreds of demonstrators blocked a road near a football stadium in the capital, Khartoum, yesterday before clashing with riot police. Opposition figures say 22 demonstrators have been killed since Wednesday, but officials say the figure is […]
24th December, 2018
The Daily Graphic calls on Christians to exhibit the peaceful nature of Christ during the Yuletide. The paper uses the occasion to appeal to areas that have pockets of conflict to reflect on the Christmas message of peace and settle all disagreements to ensure development of their communities. The Graphic appeals to the country’s leaders […]
US President Trump forces Defence Secretary to leave his post
President Donald Trump has forced Defence Secretary James Mattis to leave his post early, appointing an acting successor. This comes after James Mattis had policy differences with Mr Trump. Though Mr. Mattis offered to stay on the job until February next year, he now would exit on January 1 after Mr Trump reportedly balked at […]
Myanmar court to hear an appeal of jailed two Reuters reporters today
A Myanmar court will today hear an appeal of two Reuters reporters sentenced to seven years in jail on charges of breaking the Official Secrets Act. The two journalists were found guilty in September in a landmark case that raised questions about Myanmar’s progress toward democracy and sparked an outcry from diplomats and human rights […]
Facebook is reportedly planning its own stablecoin
Facebook looks to be jumping on the blockchain wagon with plans to introduce its own stablecoin, according to a report from Bloomberg. The social network company — under fire for a seemingly constant stream of privacy snafus of late — created an internal blockchain division in May and, while there has been plenty of speculation, […]
Dashcam captures lightning strike on street light
An Australian driver’s dashboard camera captured the moment a bolt of lightning struck a streetlight a short distance in front of him. The video, recorded Thursday on a road in Marsden Park, New South Wales, shows traffic moving slowly in stormy weather when a bolt of lightning strikes a nearby street lamp. The lightning causes […]
Trade Ministry hints of gov't's intent to restructure NBSSI
A Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Carlos Ahenkorah has hinted of government’s plans to restructure the National Board for Small Scale Industries, NBSSI, as an Enterprise Development Authority. Speaking at a NBSSI Partner Appreciation Event in Accra, Mr. Ahenkorah said the move is in alignment with government’s vision of accelerating the pace of the […]
EC holds special voting for media and security personnel Today
The Electoral Commission is holding special voting today for the media and security personnel taking part in the referendum on the creation of six new regions. Chairperson of the Commission, Mrs. Jean Mensah at a media briefing in Accra, said the special voting will allow such personnel to have ample time to do their work […]
Edward Kufuor files for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency seat
A Business tycoon and Agriculturist, Edward Agyekum Kufuor says he has what it takes to transform the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency. Mr. Edward Kufuor who is also the second son of former President John Agyekum kufour said this when he filed his nomination form at the constituency’s Dzorwulu office on Sunday December 23, 2018. He […]
