Maghreb Arabe Presse: "Morocco proved good will during the recent negotiations on the Sahara dispute with Algerian-backed separatist movement 'Polisario' in Manhasset (outskirts of New York), unlike the 'negative, fixed, and sterile attitude of the other party,' minister of Communication and Government spokesperson, Khalid Naciri, said on Thursday."
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.