China has overtaken the US as Africa's top trading partner, and Beijing's growing economic clout is increasingly visible across the continent - but critics say the Asian giant's pursuit of lucrative contracts is at the expense of the environment.
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.