Tensions caused by poor housing and rising unemployment boiled over in the Algerian capital this week, triggering violent clashes between youths and riot police. Our correspondent in Algiers, Ahmed Tazir, sent us this report.
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.