Frequent power cuts in Ivory Coast are hurting the country's economy and affecting neighboring states that have long relied on a steady supply of Ivorian electricity. VOA's 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.