1943, 8 January - World War II: East Africa
Madagascar is handed over to Free France by the British.
1965, 8 January
500 Rebels are reported executed in the Congo over the last six weeks.
This Day in African History: 8 January
A chronicle of events in African history on this day
By Alistair Boddy-Evans, About.com Guide
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