The NDC's John Atta Mills takes his oath to become Ghana's new president; Ethiopian troops withdraw from their bases in Somalia; and rebel Congolese general Laurent Nkunda gets arrested in Rwanda while fleeing a joint DR Congo and Rwanda offensive against FDLR Hutu militia.
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7th January
Rebel Congolese general Laurent Nkunda breaks his silence on claims of his sacking.
Ghana's new president takes the oath of office. What should his priorities be?
Peace talks resume despite a rumoured split amongst DR Congo's CNDP rebels.
A historic day for Ghana - NDC leader, John Atta Mills will be sworn in as president.
6th January
In Ethiopia a controversial law is passed which imposes restrictions on NGOs.
In Sierra Leone, it's the 10th anniversary of the capture of Freetown by RUF rebels.
It's Ghanaian President John Kufuor's last day in office - we look at his eight year tenure.
5th January
Cholera epidemic spreads to inland areas in South Africa with over 20 cases reported.
Sixteen rebels are captured as the LRA are forced deeper inside DR Congo.
The military junta that seized power in Guinea in December 08 has pledged elections this year.
After a photo finish to Ghana's presidential poll is the NDC ready to govern again?
4th January
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir on an official visit to the USA.
3rd January
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's visit to Liberia disappoints many.
Jockeying for power in Mogadishu, the Somali capital as Ethiopian troops leave.
What next after results presidential votes are declared in Tain in Ghana's election?
2nd January
Ethiopian troops embark on long awaited withdrawal from Somalia.
Ghana’s nail biting presidential elections take a new twist as NPP boycotts Tain vote.
Despite the imminent Ethiopian withdrawal, the Somali situation is as unstable as ever.
Ghana's ruling NPP moves to stop today's presidential election from taking place in Tain.
1st January
Helen Suzman, the white icon of the anti-apartheid struggle, dies in South Africa.
The Congolese government warns of tough action against Ugandan LRA rebels.
Hopes that 2009 will bring less crime and a stronger economy in Tanzania.
One year on: Kenyans in Eldoret remember the post-election violence.
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