Protesters took to the streets of Brazzaville on Wednesday shortly after President Denis Sassou-Nguesso was declared the winner of Sundays presidential election in a poll widely criticised by rights groups and the opposition.
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.