The government attempted to put a brave face to the apparent snub of Kenya by U.S. president Barack Obama in his forthcoming debut tour of Africa arguing that since Kenya had not invited the U.S. president, then it cannot be concluded that he has snubbed the country. Foreign affairs minister Moses Wetungula told parliament that Kenya had no control of president Obamas itinerary.
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.