The King of Buganda, Ronald Muwendi Mutebi II, has cancelled a planned rally today (Saturday) following two days of deadly riots between his supporters and security forces near Kampala. The Ugandan government had warned against the planned visit, terming it a security risk. Police officers are patrolling the streets of Kampala with calm slowly returning to the city.
The World Cup football tournament kicks off in one week, and host South Africa is busy putting on the finishing touches. But not everyone is looking forward to the tournament. Authorites in cities including Cape Town are being accused of clearing the poor from the streets - to create a good impression for visiting fans. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa has more.