In pictures: Ghana's inauguration (BBC News)

There was a carnival atmosphere in Ghana's capital, Accra, on the day of the inauguration of John Atta Mills as president. Mr Atta Mills won a cliff-hanger election victory for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), beating the ruling party's candidate by a margin of less than 0.5% of votes.

Cambodia celebrates 30th anniversary of liberation (Việt Nam News)

Phnom Penh — Tens of thousands of Cambodians have celebrated the 30th anniversary of Cambodia’s Liberation Day, January 7, which marks the fall of the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime.

Community Calendar (The Berkeley Daily Planet)

College Admissions Panel with college admissions officers on the college admission process and the abilities and strengths colleges are looking for in applicants at 7 p.m. at Redwood Day School, 3245 Sheffield Ave., Oakland.

Nigeria: 2009 Budget - Reps Query N40 Million for National Day Celebration (AllAfrica.com)

Abuja — The House of Representatives yesterday condemned the Ministry of Interior for seeking the appropriation of N40 million in the 2009 budget for the celebration of the 2009 National Day on 1st October, this year.

Ghana's new leader takes office (BBC News)

John Atta Mills is sworn in as Ghana's new president amid celebrations in the capital, Accra, after his narrow election victory.