For thousands of years Egyptians have relied on irrigation from the Nile to cultivate vegetables and fruit.
Now the system that has sustained their farms since ancient times could be in danger.
Water shortages are forcing farmers to use contaminated water with deadly results.
Al Jazeera's Mohammed Vall reports from the banks of the river Nile.
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.