Counting of votes in Gabon is still going on, but the son of Omar Bongo, the former president, has already declared himself the winner of the country's presidential election.
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.