Headlines from Africa
BBC News | Africa | World Edition Ghana's new leader takes office
John Atta Mills is sworn in as Ghana's new president amid celebrations in the capital, Accra, after his narrow election victory. Kenya anger over massacre burial
Relatives of Kenyans torched inside a church in poll violence a year ago protest at burial plans. Guinea's junta makes army arrests
Guinea's military junta has made a series of arrests, including some senior officers, army sources say. Congo rebel mutineer 'no traitor'
DR Congo rebel leader Gen Nkunda says disciplinary action is being taken against a commander who tried to oust him, but he will not face execution. No reopening for Zimbabwe schools
The reopening of Zimbabwe's schools is delayed, officially to mark exams, but many teachers are refusing to work. Somali pirates free Turkish ship
A Turkish ship and its crew held by Somali pirates since October has been released, the ship's owner says. Nigerian pirates free nine crew
Nine crew members of a French ship taken hostage at the weekend off the coast of Nigeria have been released. Peacekeeper killed in Mogadishu
An African Union peacekeeper is killed in the Somali capital as a UN worker is shot dead in a separate attack. UN warned of South Sudan violence
The UN must boost peacekeepers' mandate in Sudan to protect civilians amid fears political violence could erupt in the south, says an aid agency. Nigerian motorcyclists wear pumpkins to evade helmet law
Nigerian authorities are cracking down on motorcyclists who try to dodge fines for not having a helmet by wearing dried pumpkin shells. Child elopers' Africa plan foiled
Two German children aged six and five are stopped by police on their way to Africa for a secret "wedding" in the sun. Martins to have hernia operation
Newcastle United confirm striker Obafemi Martins will undergo a hernia operation in Germany on Monday. Uganda stay top as Tanzania win
Uganda remain top of Group A and are in a good position to progress to the semi-finals of the Cecafa Cup after a 4-0 win over Somalia, while Tanzania beat Rwanda. Cricket: SA concede one to Australia
Australia dismiss South Africa for 272 with 10 balls remaining to win the third and final Test by 103 runs in Sydney. Itching to work
Zimbabwean accountant's UK asylum ordeal In pictures
Who wins the booby prize in Mali cattle crossings? Year of change?
Mugabe's exit and other forecasts for Africa in 2009 Kiss of life
Brave doctors try to revive Nigeria's health system World Cup hopes
Africans hope to cash in on the 2010 football tournament Wind of change
Narrow win for Ghana opposition in presidential run-off Ethiopia imposes aid curbs
Ethiopia's parliament passes a bill imposing restricting aid work, for example promoting the rights of children. Congo rebels back 'ousted' chief
Rebel commanders in eastern DR Congo pledge loyalty to Gen Nkunda after claims he had been toppled. Gunmen kidnap Nigerian novelist
Renowned Nigerian writer and novelist Elechi Amadi has been kidnapped by gunmen in the Niger Delta region, say officials.
Zuma 'seeks to take third wife'
South Africa's ruling party says there is "nothing sinister" in its leader Jacob Zuma wishing to take a third wife. Ebola alert shuts Angolan border
Angola closes its borders with DR Congo to stem the spread of the deadly virus Ebola.
Niger awards uranium licence
A French company is to operate what could be Africa's biggest uranium mine, in Niger. Kidnap reporter 'feared for life'
A British journalist seized by kidnappers in Somalia and held for 40 days has spoken of how he feared for his life. Fuelling greed in Nigeria
The distortion of values in oil-rich Nigeria Good old days?
Why some fondly recall Bokassa dictatorship Suzman 'brave voice'
South African MP who spoke out against apartheid Harare diary: Best of 2008
A look back at the lows and highs of 2008 in Zimbabwe Cocoa prices hit a 23-year-high
London cocoa futures hit a 23-year-high as it proves to be the most lucrative commodity in 2008. WTO scraps plan for trade talks
World Trade Organization chief Pascal Lamy says there is not enough consensus to resume world trade talks this year. What lessons from Ghana's poll?
Ghana's recent polls have been hailed as a model for the rest of Africa. How important are role models?
Children are usually encouraged to adopt role models, but do they really need to do so these days? How does poor hygiene harm you?
How do you deal with personal hygiene matters on yourself or on others? 
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