Government Drops Case Against Koukou: "President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has taken another major step towards reconciliation in the country. The President on Monday announced that Government will no longer pursue the case against former Speaker George Koukou. By filing a nolle prosequoi, Government enabled him to be released from prison. A nolle prosequoi is a legal notice that a lawsuit has been abandoned."
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.