The latest wave of violence in Nigeria was described as retaliation for the outburst of killing in January in which hundreds of people were killed. Now religious leaders are calling on the federal government to help stop the violence. But what are the real causes of the violence? Who is to blame? And is Nigeria on the road to becoming a 'failed state'?
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.