In Kenya thousands were on hand for Olympic team trials over the weekend. In the popular 10,000-meters, it was Moses Masai, Martin Irungu Mathathi, and Micah Kogo who rose to the occasion. They look to answer the challenge of an Ethiopian team that may include Haile Gebrselassie who decided against the marathon in pollution-choked Beijing. .....
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.