Classified as a UNESCO world heritage site, Senegal's Langue de Barbarie National Park welcomes nearly 5,000 visitors annually. But a breach dug to prevent flooding in the nearby village of Saint Louis is threatening the park.
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.