Kenya Wildlife Service and the Born Free foundation launched a display of lion statues across Nairobi as part of a project dubbed the Pride of Kenya that is hoped will raise awareness for the conservation of lions. Kenyan wildlife authorities say there are only 2,100 lions left in the country.
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.