Deadly clashes have erupted between members of a Muslim group and police officers in the north of Nigeria.
The group Boko Haram, which wants to impose sharia (Islamic law) across the country, has attacked police stations and churches.
Al Jazeera's Roza Ibrahimova reports on the unrest which is spreading across the northern provinces.
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.