The Analyst Newspaper " The United Nations Security Council has lifted the travel ban imposed on former Montserrado Senator, Grace Minor. Back in 2003, the UN slammed a travel ban on her for her alleged link with former President Charles Taylor who the UN claimed was responsible for the problems in the West African sub-region at the time.Not only that the travel ban is being lifted, her name has also been removed from the United Nations assets freeze list. Presidential Press Secretary Cyrus Badio broke the news to newsmen yesterday during his weekly press briefing at the Foreign Ministry. "
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.