Mozambicans voted in presidential, parliamentary and provincial elections on Wednesday with President Armando Guebuza expected to retain power and move to attract more foreign investors. Votes were being counted following the elections but the full official results will not be out until November 12.
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.