The Democratic Republic of Congo is opening parts of Lake Tanganyika and Lake Kivu for oil and gas exploration. VOA West Africa corespondent Scott Stearns has more.
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.