The renewal of the UN peacekeeping force in the Darfur region has been complicated by the ICC's recent indictment of al-Bashir. Inside Story asks: is it a compromise for the sake of peace or is justice taking a back seat to realpolitik?
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.