4th of July marks Liberation day for Rwanda. 15 years ago, the Patriotic army liberated the East African country and marked the end of the horrific genocide. The day is feted nationally every year.
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.