WEST AFRICA - Leaders from the Economic Community of West African States met in Nigeria to put an end to the political instability in the region. The need for the meeting was demonstrated just two days later, with a military coup in Niger.
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.