In the oil rich Abyei region of Sudan, more fierce fighting has killed 22 government soldiers.
It is not known how many rebels died.
The fighting, which flared despite a recent ceasefire, threatens a fragile peace accord supposed to end decades of civil war.
Al Jazeera's Dan Nolan has the latest.
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.